Fundador (en. Founder)
/fundaˈðoɾ/
Meaning & Definition
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noun
Person who initiates or creates an institution, organization, or company.
The founder of the company was a visionary in his field.
El fundador de la compañía fue un visionario en su campo.
Creator of a school of thought or a movement.
The philosopher is considered the founder of a new school of thought.
El filósofo es considerado el fundador de una nueva corriente de pensamiento.
Person who establishes the foundations of a community or society.
The founders of the city made important decisions for its future.
Los fundadores de la ciudad tomaron decisiones importantes para su futuro.
Etymology
From the Latin 'fundator', meaning 'the one who founds'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
founder of a cause
Person who initiates a movement or social cause.
fundador de una causa
to be a founder
It means having established something fundamentally.
ser fundador
the founders of the homeland
Referring to the creators of a nation or state.
los fundadores de la patria
Related Words
foundation
Action of founding; the establishment of something.
fundación
to found
To establish or create something.
fundar
Slang Meanings
Founder in the business context.
That guy is a true 'founder' in the tech world.
Ese tipo es un verdadero 'fundador' en el mundo tech.
Colloquial use to refer to someone who initiates trends.
She is the 'founder' of all the fashion trends at school.
Ella es la 'fundadora' de todas las modas en la escuela.