die Gründungsnation
Translation
founding nation, founding country
Examples
Deutschland war eine Gründungsnation der EU.
Germany was a founding nation of the EU.
Grammar Patterns
a founding nation of sth. a founding nation of sth. Germany was a founding nation of the EU.
Similar Words
Gründungsstaat (founding state)
Etymology
Composed of 'Gründung' (founding) and 'Nation' (nation).
Memory Tips
A 'nation' that was present at the 'founding' of an alliance or organisation.