founding member

noun

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

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Beyzaie was also a founding member of the Center for Progressive Filmmakers in Iran, the Iranian Writers Association, and the Society of Dramatic Authors and Composers. Zac Ntim, Deadline, 29 Dec. 2025 Played with gusto by Amanda Seyfried, Lee was a founding member of the Shaker movement, who later settled in New England after seeking spiritual freedom across the Atlantic Ocean. Marya E. Gates, IndieWire, 26 Dec. 2025 Iceland, a founding member of NATO and the only country that is not projected to meet the target, does not have its own armed forces. Ivana Kottasová, CNN Money, 25 Dec. 2025 Gamboa, a 24-year resident of the Ranch, is a golf club member and a founding member of the Rancho Santa Fe Vintners and Growers Association. Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Dec. 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 31 Dec. 2025.

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