elöljárók
Elöljárók is a Hungarian term that broadly translates to "predecessors," "forefathers," or "ancestors." In a historical context, it often refers to individuals or groups who came before and laid the groundwork for subsequent developments. This can encompass a wide range of figures, from founding members of a community or organization to influential thinkers or leaders whose ideas shaped a particular field. The concept emphasizes a lineage of influence and the importance of understanding the past to comprehend the present.
The term can also be used more generally to denote something that precedes something else in time