
Meaning of FOUNDING FATHER
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- [n] a person who founds or establishes some institution; "George Washington is the father of his country"
- [n] a member of the Constitutional Convention that drafted the United States Constitution in 1787
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| Synonyms: | | beginner, father, founder |
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| See Also: | | cofounder, coloniser, colonizer, conceiver, Constitutional Convention, foundress, mastermind, national leader, originator, solon, statesman | |
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| Definition: | | Founding Father In this thought-provoking look at George Washington as soldier and statesman, Richard Brookhiser traces the astonishing achievements of Washington`s career and illuminates how his character and his values shaped the beginnings of American politics. more details ... |
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