A principal founder; the chief person who established an institution, city, or movement.
From Greek 'archi-' (chief) + 'founder' (from Latin 'fundare' to establish). Designates the most important of possibly multiple founders.
While multiple people founded the United States, George Washington is often called an 'archfounder'—the first among founders whose leadership shaped everything that came after!
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