FOUNDING definition: 1. referring to the time when an organization, state, etc. first came into existence, or the people…. Learn more.

To establish or set up, especially with provision for continuing existence: The college was founded in 1872.

Synonyms for FOUNDING: initiation, creation, institution, inauguration, origination, inception, beginning, start; Antonyms of FOUNDING: end, conclusion, close, ending, completion, period, closing, termination

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Founding is the act of starting something new. If you're a founding member of your school's science club, you were one of the people who got the club off the ground.

Founding means relating to the starting of a particular institution or organization. The committee held its founding congress in the capital.

May 10: Fort Ticonderoga captured from British; Americans’ first offensive victory in Revolutionary War is credited to Ethan Allen and Benedict Arnold. June 17: Battle of Bunker Hill, British...

to set up or establish on a firm basis or for enduring existence: to found a new publishing company. to lay the lowest part of (a structure) on a firm base or ground: a house founded on solid rock. to base …

Founding refers to the action of establishing or creating an institution, organization, company, city, or any other entity. It usually involves setting up the basis, structure, or system for something to begin …

Dec 30, 2025 · James Madison was the fourth president of the United States (1809–17) and one of the Founding Fathers of his country. His Virginia Plan furnished the basic framework and guiding …