foremother
nounUK /ˈfɔːˌmʌðə/
US /ˈfɔːrˌmʌðər/
A foremother is a woman from long ago who is part of your family.
My foremother came to this country many years ago.
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2. A woman who started or inspired something that others continue today.
She is considered the foremother of modern nursing.
3. A female ancestor in a direct family line.
The family traced its foremothers back five generations.
4. A woman who came before and paved the way for later women in a field.
The foremothers of science opened doors for today's researchers.