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[せん(先)·じん(人)]
senjin
noun

English Meaning(s) for 先人

noun
  1. predecessor; pioneer; ancestor
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Definition and Synonyms for 先人

Ancestor someone from whom you are descended (but usually more remote than a grandparent)
Synonyms: ルーツ, 先人, 先祖, 先つ祖, 始祖, 祖, 祖先, 親, 高祖
Pioneer one the first colonists or settlers in a new territory
Synonyms: パイオニア, 先人, 先覚, 先達, 先駆, 先駆者, 始祖, 開拓者

Meanings for each kanji in 先人

» before; ahead; previous; future; precedence
» person

Categories 先人 is a member of

Relation a person related by blood or marriage
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Settler a person who settles in a new colony or moves into new country
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Sample Sentences for 先人

He believes it to be an honor to follow in his predecessor's footsteps.
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