noun (plural) as in strong fondness

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Example:The town celebrates its forefathers' legacy with a festival every year.

Definition:Inheritance or tradition passed down from ancestors, especially grandfathers or paternal ancestors

From forefathers' legacy

Example:The modern descendants still commemorate the hardships of their forefathers' land.

Definition:Land inherited or historically significant to ancestors, especially from previous generations

From forefathers' land

Example:In our village, the stories of patriarchs and forefathers still influence our lives.

Definition:Revered male ancestors in a historical or cultural context, emphasizing their significant role or influence

From patriarchs and forefathers