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UK/["/ˈfaʊndə(r)/"]/US/["/ˈfaʊndər/"]/

Meaning of Founder

a person who starts an organization, institution, etc. or causes something to be built

In simple words: A person who creates or starts something, like a business or organization.

Founder in a sentence

  • the founder and president of the company
  • a wife and husband who are joint founders of the company

How to use Founder

Use 'founder' when talking about someone who started a company or initiative. It's appropriate in both professional and casual contexts, but less common in informal conversations.

Grammar pattern

founder + of + organization

Memory hint

Think of 'found' as in discovering something new — a founder discovers new ideas.

Related words

Collocations with Founder

Synonyms for Founder

  • creator
  • establisher
  • originator
  • initiator
  • founding member

Opposites of Founder

Common mistakes with Founder

  • Confused with 'co-founder' which refers to someone who starts something with another person.
  • Using 'founder' as a verb, when it should only be a noun.

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Frequently asked questions about Founder

What does Founder mean?

A person who creates or starts something, like a business or organization.

What is the definition of Founder?

a person who starts an organization, institution, etc. or causes something to be built

How do you use Founder in a sentence?

the founder and president of the company

Can you give another example of Founder?

a wife and husband who are joint founders of the company

What are synonyms for Founder?

Common alternatives include creator, establisher, originator, initiator, founding member.

What is the opposite of Founder?

Opposite meanings include follower, successor.

What words go with Founder?

It commonly pairs with original, company, member.

What are common mistakes when using Founder?

Confused with 'co-founder' which refers to someone who starts something with another person. Using 'founder' as a verb, when it should only be a noun.

How do you pronounce Founder?

US: /["/ˈfaʊndər/"]/, UK: /["/ˈfaʊndə(r)/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Founder?

Use 'founder' when talking about someone who started a company or initiative. It's appropriate in both professional and casual contexts, but less common in informal conversations.

What CEFR level is Founder?

"Founder" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.