Definition of the word founding father

Pronunciation of vocabulary founding father

founding fathernoun

người cha sáng lập

/ˌfaʊndɪŋ ˈfɑːðə(r)//ˌfaʊndɪŋ ˈfɑːðər/

Origin of the word founding father

The term "Founding Father" originated in the late 19th century to describe the group of influential men who played significant roles in the establishment of the United States as an independent nation. These individuals, such as George Washington, Benjamin Franklin, Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, James Madison, and Alexander Hamilton, not only contributed to the drafting and ratification of the US Constitution but also played significant roles in shaping the political and social landscape of the new country. The phrase gained popularity during the 20th century as a way to honor their contributions and legacy, and it continues to be used today to recognize and celebrate these historical figures.

Example of vocabulary founding fathernamespace

meaning

a person who starts or develops a new movement, institution or idea

một người bắt đầu hoặc phát triển một phong trào, tổ chức hoặc ý tưởng mới

  • one of the founding fathers of modern psychology

    một trong những người sáng lập ra ngành tâm lý học hiện đại

meaning

a member of the group of people who wrote the Constitution of the US in 1787

một thành viên của nhóm người đã viết Hiến pháp Hoa Kỳ năm 1787

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