founding member

noun

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

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The statement is an obvious reference not just to Venezuela, but to rising Brazil, with a $5 trillion economy and status as a founding member, with China, Russia, India and South Africa, of the BRICS economic group. John Seiler, Oc Register, 22 Dec. 2025 Tulane, a small-time football program with big playoff dreams, was once a founding member of the SEC, now the most dominant conference in football. Becky Sullivan, NPR, 19 Dec. 2025 Bryson was a founding member of Counting Crows, and switched to rhythm guitar from lead in 1994 after Vickrey joined. Adam England, PEOPLE, 18 Dec. 2025 Justin Baren, 40, founding member of The Redwalls Justin Baren, 2008. Adam Harrington, CBS News, 18 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 25 Dec. 2025.

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