voorloper

Definitions of voorloper
  1. noun
    something that precedes and indicates the approach of something or someone
    synonyms: bode, boodschapper, gezant, heraut, prefiguratie, voorafschaduwing, voorbode
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    type of:
    aanduiding, aanwijzing, indicatie, indicie, symptoom, vingerwijzing
    something that serves to indicate or suggest
  2. noun
    a person who goes before or announces the coming of another
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    types:
    voorganger
    one who precedes you in time (as in holding a position or office)
    type of:
    eenling, enkeling, figuur, individu, mens, particulier, persoon, zelfstandige
    a human being
  3. noun
    a sign of something about to happen
    synonyms: prefiguratie, voorafschaduwing, voorbode, voorgevoel
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