founding
word · lemma: found
Definition
The act of starting or establishing something important, like an organization, institution, or city.
Usage & Nuances
Used mainly as a noun or adjective before another noun, e.g. 'founding member', 'founding year'. Refers to the moment or act of beginning something lasting. Not to be confused with 'foundation' (structure or charity). Formal or historical contexts are common.
Spanish: fundación - creaciónPortuguese (BR): fundação - criaçãoPortuguese (PT): fundação - criaçãoChinese (Simplified): 创立 - 建立Chinese (Traditional): 創立 - 建立Hindi: स्थापनाArabic: تأسيسBengali: প্রতিষ্ঠা - স্থাপনRussian: основаниеJapanese: 設立 - 創設Vietnamese: sự thành lập - sự sáng lậpKorean: 창립 - 설립Turkish: kuruluşUrdu: قیام - تاسیسIndonesian: pendirian - perintisan
Example Sentences
The founding principles still guide the group today.
natural
The founding of the school happened in 1905.
basic
She was one of the founding members of the club.
basic
The founding of the city brought many new people to the area.
basic
He played a huge role in the founding of that company.
natural
After the founding, things changed pretty fast for everyone involved.
natural