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Meaning of Founder
A person who establishes an institution or organization
Definitions
- A person who founds or establishes a institution, organization, or settlement
- * A person who donates a large sum of money to found an institution or organization
Etymology of Founder
The word "founder" comes from the Old French word "fondator", which is derived from the Latin word "fundator", meaning "one who founds"
Historically, the term referred to the act of laying the foundation of a building or institution, and over time it evolved to include the person responsible for establishing it
Example Uses
- The founder of the company stepped down as CEO after 20 years
- * She is the founder and director of a non-profit organization that supports education for underprivileged children
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