English · Word Candidate

founding

/ˈfaʊ̯ndɪŋ/

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Also seen as: foundings

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Meaning · English

The establishment of something.

Noun

the founding of the republic

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Meaning · English

Who or that founds (establishes or starts) or founded.

Adjective

The founding fathers of our country.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

What does “founding” mean?

The establishment of something.

Is “founding” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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