foundation

/faʊnˈdeɪʃən/
noun
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Definition

1

The base or starting point of something, such as a building, organization, or idea

The charity was built on a foundation of kindness and generosity.

2

A nonprofit organization that raises and distributes money to support a particular cause or activity

She started a foundation to help underprivileged children get access to education.

Synonyms

baseMore physical in nature, often referring to the bottom of something originEmphasizes the starting point of something in terms of time or history institutionRefers to a established organization, often with a formal structure

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