founding member

noun

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

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Soon, Scott became a founding member of Kameny’s Mattachine Society of Washington, a historic organization that popularized gay pride. Madelyn Harrington, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2025 Ralphs was also a founding member of Mott the Hoople and played on the band’s first six albums, including the David Bowie-produced All the Young Dudes. David Browne, Rolling Stone, 23 June 2025 Before joining Bad Company, Ralphs was a founding member of Mott the Hoople. Marina Watts, People.com, 23 June 2025 The press noted the death of the brilliant founding member of the Beach Boys almost as an afterthought — there were so many more pressing things to report that week. Patricia Schultheis, Baltimore Sun, 21 June 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 5 Jul. 2025.

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