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noun

founding

FOWN-dihng
noun
1
The act of establishing something, such as an organization or nation.
"The founding of the school dates back to 1902."
adj
1
Describing someone or something involved in establishing an organization.
"She was a founding member of the local charity."

How to Use Founding

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In plain EnglishRelating to the start or establishment of something.

Common pairings
founding member founding father founding principles

Word Forms

foundings plural

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