Forerunner
/ˈfɔːrˌrʌn.ər/noun
A person or thing that precedes the coming or development of someone or something else.
Did you know?The term 'forerunner' can be traced back to ancient rituals where a precursor was believed to herald significant changes or events, almost like a mystical signpost in time.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*reuh-
“to flow, run, or move swiftly”
Old English
Old English
forerunner
“one who runs ahead, a herald or messenger”
Middle English
Middle English
forerunner
“a messenger or harbinger of events to come”
Modern English
English
forerunner
“one who precedes others in time or events”