fondatore
founder
noun fohn-dah-TOH-reh Less Common
Origin: Latin fundator, from fundare, 'to lay a foundation'
Usage Note
Fondatore is the masculine form; the feminine is fondatrice, plural fondatori / fondatrici. It refers to the founder of an organisation, company, city, or movement. The related adjective fondamentale (fundamental) and noun fondazione (foundation/founding) share the same root. Compare cofondatore (co-founder), now common in startup culture.
Examples
"Il fondatore dell'azienda ha donato tutto in beneficenza."
Natural Translation
The founder of the company donated everything to charity.
Literal Translation
The founder of-the company has donated everything in charity.
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