founding father
noun
1
: an originator of an institution or movement : founder
2
often capitalized both Fs
: a leading figure in the founding of the U.S.
specifically
: a member of the American Constitutional Convention of 1787
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a tribute to Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, and the other Founding Fathers
Theodor Herzl is often credited as the founding father of modern Zionism.
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Robert Mondavi 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Napa Valley Robert Mondavi began making wine at his own winery in 1966 and is considered by many to be one of the founding fathers of modern American winemaking as well as a Napa Valley legend.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
Some founding fathers, including George Mason, worried about abuse.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
The Electoral College was established by the founding fathers to serve as a compromise in presidential elections between the House and U.S. citizens.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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The Week Us, theweek, 20 Dec. 2024
Robert Mondavi 2004 Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Napa Valley Robert Mondavi began making wine at his own winery in 1966 and is considered by many to be one of the founding fathers of modern American winemaking as well as a Napa Valley legend.
—Mike Desimone and Jeff Jenssen, Robb Report, 12 Dec. 2024
Some founding fathers, including George Mason, worried about abuse.
—Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 2 Dec. 2024
The Electoral College was established by the founding fathers to serve as a compromise in presidential elections between the House and U.S. citizens.
—Natasha Dye, People.com, 29 Oct. 2024
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“Founding father.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/founding%20father. Accessed 31 Dec. 2024.
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