die Gründungsmitglieder
Translation
founding members, charter members
Examples
Die Gründungsmitglieder unterzeichneten den Vertrag.
The founding members signed the treaty.
Grammar Patterns
the founding members of sth. the founding members of sth. The founding members of the EU met in Rome.
Similar Words
Initiatoren (initiators), Pioniere (pioneers), Begründer (founders)
Etymology
Composed of 'Gründung' (founding) + 's' (linking element) + 'Mitglieder' (members). 'gründen' means 'to found'.
Memory Tips
Think of the members who laid the 'ground' (Grund) for the organisation.