progenitor

mastery
UK /pɹəʊˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪ.tə/ US /pɹoʊˈd͡ʒɛn.ɪ.tɚ/noun

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Which meaning of 'progenitor' best matches its usage in the sentence?

The high priest Aaron is said to be the progenitor of the Jewish priests, the kohanim.