founding member

noun

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

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Rita Mae Brown was a founding member of the Furies Collective, a group of lesbians who believed heterosexuality was the source of all exploitation. Literary Hub, 25 Mar. 2026 For Eichenberger and the rest of the current Beach Boys touring band, led by founding member Mike Love, the offer made a lot of sense. Andy Greene, Rolling Stone, 25 Mar. 2026 The group’s other founding member, Ol’ Dirty Bastard, died in 2004. Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 23 Mar. 2026 Proceeds benefit the James Shirey Foundation, established by founding member Sue Shirey in memory of her son who died at age 14 due to complications from congenital adrenal hyperplasia. Barbara Bry, San Diego Union-Tribune, 21 Mar. 2026 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 30 Mar. 2026.

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