~ (of sb/sth) a person or thing that came before and influenced sb/sth else that is similar; a sign of what is going to happen:
Country music was undoubtedly one of the forerunners of rock and roll. * He is recognized as the forerunner of all modern-day British Prime Ministers. * An early penalty goal proved the forerunner of a disastrous performance by Scotland.
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