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founder

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/ˈfaʊndər/ · found-er

A person who establishes an institution, organization, or settlement.

Meanings

nounformal

A person who establishes an institution, organization, or settlement.

ایک شخص جو کسی ادارے، تنظیم یا بستی کی بنیاد رکھتا ہے۔

بانی

baani

Formal: بانی

Synonyms

creatorestablisherinitiatorمؤسستاسیس کرنے والاآغاز کرنے والا

Antonyms

destroyerabolisherterminatorتباہ کرنے والاختم کرنے والاخودکش بنانے والا

Common Collocations

  • founder of a company
  • founder of a movement
  • key founder

Example Sentences

He is the founder of the leading tech company.

وہ معروف ٹیک کمپنی کا بانی ہے۔

Woh ma'roof tech company ka baani hai.

The founder's vision was to create a better world.

بانی کا وژن ایک بہتر دنیا بنانا تھا۔

Baani ka vision aik behtar duniya banana tha.

As the founder of this charity, she has made a significant impact.

اس خیرات کی بانی کی حیثیت سے، اس نے ایک بڑا اثر ڈالا ہے۔

Is khairat ki baani ki haisiyat se, us ne aik bara asar dala hai.

Easily Confused With

found:Although 'found' can be a past tense of 'find,' it also refers to establishing something when used in the context of 'founder.'

Word Family

foundation
nounبنیاد
founding
verbبنیاد رکھنا
founding member
nounبانی رکن

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of a 'founder' as someone laying down the foundation of a building.

Visualize a person laying bricks to build a strong structure.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

دنیا کی بنیادیں جنہوں نے رکھی ہیں، اُن ہی کی مثالیں ہیں ہر اک گھر میں۔

Duniya ki buniyadein jinoun ne rakhi hain, un hi ki misaalen hain har ik ghar mein.

Those who laid the foundations of the world, are examples in every home.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جہاں تلاش ہو، وہاں بانی بھی ہوگا۔

Jahan talash ho, wahan baani bhi hoga.

Where there is a quest, there will also be a founder.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Old French "fonder" — to establish

First known use: 14th century

The word 'founder' has evolved from Middle English and Old French where it referred to one who establishes something, particularly organizations or institutions.