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founder

noun [C]
 
 
/ˈfaʊn.dər/ US  /-dɚ/

Definition

C2 someone who establishes an organization: She is the founder and managing director of the company.Bosses, managers and directorsPeople in charge of or controlling other peoplePosition and status in groups and organizations
(Definition of founder noun from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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