Progenitor

Synonyms of progenitor

• parent
• ancestor
• originator
• forefather

Antonyms of progenitor

• descendant
• offspring
• successor

Collocations of progenitor

progenitor of a new generation

Frequency: 70 %

She was seen as the progenitor of a new generation of artists.

progenitor of a species

Frequency: 60 %

The ancient fossil was believed to be the progenitor of a new species.

progenitor of a movement

Frequency: 50 %

He was considered the progenitor of a social movement that swept across the country.

progenitor of a theory

Frequency: 45 %

The scientist is often credited as the progenitor of the theory of relativity.

progenitor of a tradition

Frequency: 40 %

The founding fathers are seen as the progenitors of the tradition of democracy in the country.

Idiomatic Expressions for progenitor

• Phrase: Progenitor of an idea
  Meaning: The originator or creator of a particular idea or concept
  Usage: This phrase is used to give credit to the person who first came up with a certain idea or concept.