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Founder

noun
/ˈfaʊn.dər/

Meaning

a person who establishes an institution or settlement; someone who starts or creates something
a person who establishes an institution or company; as a verb, to fail or sink

Example Sentences

Steve Jobs was the co-founder of Apple Inc. and revolutionized personal computing.

She is the founder of a successful startup.

Synonyms

creator, establisher, originator, pioneer, initiator
Entry 1
creator, establisher, originator, pioneer
Entry 2
creator, initiator, establisher, originator

Antonyms

follower, destroyer, imitator, successor
Entry 1
follower, destroyer, imitator, successor
Entry 2
follower, successor

Collocations

company founder, founding father, co-founder, startup founder, founding member, founder of
Entry 1
company founder, founding father, co-founder
Entry 2
company founder, startup founder, founding member, founder of

Related Vocabularies

The lowest part or foundation of something; or to establish something upon.
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the shape or structure of something; to bring something into existence
a silly or stupid person; to trick someone
The action of buying, selling, or exchanging goods and services.

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