Added 9 October 2026
founder
/ˈfaʊndəɹ/ noun
In Latin: conditor, creātor, fundātor Wiktionary
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about founder at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
- Inflammation of the laminated tissue that attaches the hoof to the foot of a horse.
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A person who founds or establishes some institution.
George Washington is the father of his country
- A worker who makes metal castings.
verb
Origin
From Old French fondeur, from Latin fundātor, equivalent to found + -er.
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