founding
/ˈfaʊ̯ndɪŋ/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: foundings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The establishment of something.
Noun
Examples
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Who or that founds (establishes or starts) or founded.
Adjective
Examples
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).
Common questions
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.