Hello, you have come here looking for the meaning of the word
founding member. In DICTIOUS you will not only get to know all the dictionary meanings for the word
founding member, but we will also tell you about its etymology, its characteristics and you will know how to say
founding member in singular and plural. Everything you need to know about the word
founding member you have here. The definition of the word
founding member will help you to be more precise and correct when speaking or writing your texts. Knowing the definition of
founding member, as well as those of other words, enriches your vocabulary and provides you with more and better linguistic resources.
English
Noun
founding member (plural founding members)
- (US) A member of an organization that was involved in, or whose membership commenced with, the organization's foundation.
- Synonyms: charter member, (UK) founder member
- The United Nations had 77 founding members.
Translations
member of an organization that was involved in the organization's foundation
— see also cofounder
Further reading