founding member

noun

: an original member of a group (such as a club or corporation)

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Now, as a founding member of the Inner City Youth Orchestra of Los Angeles (ICYOLA) - the largest majority-Black orchestra in America - Morgan is actively working to ensure early and equitable access to classical music training for underrepresented communities. Pauleanna Reid, Forbes, 27 Feb. 2025 As a founding member of The Impressions, his distinguished voice helped shape the sound of R&B and soul, leaving an indelible mark on American music. Kimi Robinson, USA TODAY, 21 Feb. 2025 In 1949, Denmark became a founding member of NATO, and the kingdom has been a loyal ally of the U.S. ever since. Adam Price, The Atlantic, 7 Feb. 2025 The mayor said Reid advocated for training and continuing education for officers and was a founding member of a task force comprised of neighboring police departments to collect, develop and share best practices in law enforcement. Mike Nolan, Chicago Tribune, 2 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for founding member

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“Founding member.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/founding%20member. Accessed 10 Mar. 2025.

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