founder — A person who establishes an institution, company, or organization
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: A person who establishes an institution, company, or organization
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈfaʊndər/
Example Sentences
- The pizza restaurant founder was actually terrible at making pizza himself.
- Microsoft's founder Bill Gates became one of the world's richest people.
- His ambitious plan to become a YouTube star foundered when he realized he was afraid of cameras.
founder
NOUN[/ˈfaʊndər/]
A person who establishes an institution, company, or organization
The founder of the bakery proudly opens the door on day one.
The founder's ideas grow sounder and rounder!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Old French 'fondeur' (one who founds or casts metal), derived from Latin 'fundare' meaning 'to lay a foundation' or 'to establish', ultimately from 'fundus' meaning 'bottom' or 'foundation'.
Breakdown
found (from Latin fundare: to establish) + -er (agent noun suffix: one who does) = founder (one who establishes)
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📝Examples
“The pizza restaurant founder was actually terrible at making pizza himself.”
“Microsoft's founder Bill Gates became one of the world's richest people.”
“His ambitious plan to become a YouTube star foundered when he realized he was afraid of cameras.”
“The startup foundered due to lack of funding and poor management.”
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