founder
noun/ˈfaʊndər/
Frequency rank: #2,209 most common English word
Meaning
A person who starts an organization, company, or institution.
Example sentence
The founder of the company was celebrated for his innovative ideas.
Synonyms & related words
- creator
- establisher
- originator
- pioneer
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