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English word

foundation

B2Academic AWL-7Frequent NGSL-3
UK /faʊnˈdeɪʃn/US /faʊnˈdeɪʃn/
noun

a principle, an idea or a fact that something is based on and that it grows from

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BTS RM's Keynote Speech at the APEC CEO Summit (2025)
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The foundation for creators all over the world to pour out their creativity.

BTS RM's Keynote Speech at the APEC CEO Summit (2025)

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