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Stifter

founder

noun SHTIF-ter Rare

Also means

donor

Usage Note

Stifter means someone who establishes a Stiftung (foundation) or makes a significant donation to a public cause. It differs from Spender (donor of money) in implying the permanent establishment of something.

Examples

"Der Stifter hinterließ sein Vermögen einer Kulturstiftung."

Natural Translation

The founder left his fortune to a cultural foundation.

Literal Translation

The founder left his fortune a cultural-foundation.

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