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
Learner’s notesIn 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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The _____ of the school dates back to 1902.