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founding fathers

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plural of founding father

Synonyms & Antonyms of founding fathers

a person who establishes a whole new field of endeavor

Theodor Herzl is often credited as the founding father of modern Zionism

Synonyms for founding fathers

authors,
begetters,
creators,
establishers,
fathers,
founders,
generators,
inaugurators,
initiators,
instituters
(or institutors),
originators,
sires

Words Related to founding fathers

cocreators
(or co-creators),
cofounders
(or co-founders)

conceivers,
contrivers,
designers,
devisers,
formulators,
innovators,
introducers,
inventors,
spawners

builders,
makers,
producers

developers,
pioneers,
researchers,
researchists

organizers,
promoters

encouragers,
galvanizers,
inspirations,
inspirers

Near Antonyms for founding fathers

disciples,
followers,
pupils,
students,
supporters

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“Founding fathers.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/founding%20fathers. Accessed 17 Aug. 2022.

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