Definitions

1. noun

The person who establishes and organizes a business, institution, or movement.

“Bill Gates is a co-founder of Microsoft.”

2. noun

A person who is the first to introduce a new idea, style, or fashion.

“The fashion designer was hailed as the founder of the new minimalist trend.”

3. noun

A person who establishes a family or lineage.

“He is the founder of a noble family with a long history.”

4. verb

To establish or introduce something new, such as a business, idea, or style.

“The entrepreneur founded a successful startup with a innovative new product.”

5. verb

To establish or create something, especially a family or lineage.

“She founded a new dynasty with the birth of her son.”