foundieshan

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Jamaican Creole[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Derived from English foundation.

Pronunciation[edit]

IPA(key): /fɔundɪɛʃan/

Noun[edit]

foundieshan (plural foundieshan dem, quantified foundieshan)

  1. foundation
    • 2023, Yuunivorshal Deklarieshan a Yuuman Raits, United Nations, Aatikl 16.3:
      Di fambili a di riil foundieshan we faam ina sosaiyati, an disorv di protekshan a sosaiyati and di govament.
      The family is the natural and fundamental group unit of society and is entitled to protection by society and the State.
      (literally, “The family is the real foundation we form in society, and deserves the protection of society and the government.”)
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