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founder Definition and Meaning in English (founder definition)

noun
Synonyms:originatorinitiatorestablisher
Quick Answer • Definition

Founder definition: A founder is an individual who establishes an institution, organization, or settlement.

Definitions of Founder

  1. 1noun

    A founder is an individual who establishes an institution, organization, or settlement.

  2. 2verb

    When a ship founders, it fills with water and sinks to the bottom of the sea.

  3. 3verb

    A plan or project can founder if it encounters significant problems and fails to progress.

Example Sentences

“The founder of the company started it in his garage with a small team.”

“The old fishing boat foundered during the severe storm and sank quickly.”

“Their ambitious project foundered due to a critical lack of funding and support.”

Synonyms

originatorinitiatorestablisher

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past tensefounded
gerundfounding
nounco-founder
nounfoundress

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