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10 Language-to-English DictionariesFounding
/ˈfaʊn.dɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The act of establishing or creating something, especially an institution or organization.
"The founding of the university marked a significant milestone in the city's educational landscape." - 2
The basis or groundwork upon which something is built or established.
"The founding principles of democracy emphasize equality and justice for all."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'founding' originates from the Old English 'fundian', meaning to establish or lay the foundation. It evolved through Middle English, reflecting the act of creating or instituting something significant, such as an organization or institution.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Founding" is said worldwide
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Fondation
Transliteration: fɔ̃dasjɔ̃
"La fondation de l'université a marqué un tournant dans l'éducation."
Gründung
Transliteration: ɡrʏndʊŋ
"Die Gründung der Universität war ein wichtiger Schritt für die Stadt."
Fondazione
Transliteration: fon-da-tsjo-ne
"La fondazione dell'università ha cambiato il panorama educativo."
Fundación
Transliteration: fun-da-sjon
"La fundación de la universidad fue un hito importante."
Fundação
Transliteration: fun-da-sãu
"A fundação da universidade marcou um momento significativo."
स्थापना
Transliteration: sthapana
"विश्वविद्यालय की स्थापना ने शिक्षा के क्षेत्र में एक महत्वपूर्ण मोड़ लिया।"
创立
Transliteration: chuànglì
"大学的创立标志着教育领域的重要里程碑。"
설립
Transliteration: seollip
"대학의 설립은 교육 분야에서 중요한 이정표가 되었다."
設立
Transliteration: setsuritsu
"大学の設立は教育の分野で重要なマイルストーンとなった。"
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