founder
Translation
founder, creator, establisher
Examples
He is the founder of the company.
He is the founder of the company.
The founders had a clear vision for the charity.
The founders had a clear vision for the charity.
Grammar Patterns
the founder ((of sth.)) He is the founder of a successful tech company.
Similar Words
Synonyms: creator, originator, establisher, initiator
Etymology
From the verb 'to found' (to establish) + the agent noun suffix '-er'.
Memory Tips
The person who 'founds' a company is the 'founder'. The '-er' ending signifies a person who does the action.