foremother

Example Sentences

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Even today, many in the country of 12 million know little about their foremother.

From Washington Post • Aug. 26, 2021

In recent years, Chisholm has received some belated recognition for her role in establishing the groundwork for women’s fight against sexual harassment, and she has been cited as a foremother of the modern #MeToo movement.

From Slate • May 6, 2020

“She’s a pioneering performance artist and poet, a mystic, a feminist foremother for a whole generation of women artists and writers.”

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 16, 2020

The go-to reference for many is still Atlantic Records-era Aretha, crowned the iconic foremother of the feminist pop anthem.

From The Guardian • Jun. 27, 2016

Some forefather of yours may have heard the song of the Over-Lord, perhaps from the lips of some foremother of mine.

From Stella Fregelius by Haggard, Henry Rider