(UK) One who derives support from the funds or foundation of a college or school.
(UK) One who derives support from the funds or foundation of a college or school.
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(UK, education) One of the 70 foundationers at Eton College.
(US) A member of an organization that was involved in, or whose membership commenced with, the organization's foundation.
(US, often, in plural) A Founding Father.
(obsolete, UK, Cambridge University) A student who is not dependent on any foundation for support, but pays all university charges.
One who has money in the public funds.