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A hundred years ago, when Richard Strauss, who has already been quoted and already been heard today, and other creative people, laid the foundation stone for the joint assertion of their rights and interests, they had pioneering work ahead of them in Germany.
Johannes Rau

Meaning of "foundation stone" in the English dictionary

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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FOUNDATION STONE

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Foundation stone is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FOUNDATION STONE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

foundation stone

Cornerstone

The cornerstone concept is derived from the first stone set in the construction of a masonry foundation, important since all other stones will be set in reference to this stone, thus determining the position of the entire structure. Over time a cornerstone became a ceremonial masonry stone, or replica, set in a prominent location on the outside of a building, with an inscription on the stone indicating the construction dates of the building and the names of architect, builder and other significant individuals. The rite of laying a cornerstone is an important cultural component of eastern architecture and metaphorically in sacred architecture generally. The origins of this tradition are vague but its presence in Judeo-Christian countries can be associated with at least six quotations from the Old Testament and also six citations in the New Testament and Isaiah 28:16quoted by the writer of the Book of 1st Peter in chapter 2, verse 6 1 Peter. The writer of the Book of Ephesians makes clear that Jesus is the cornerstone, of a faith rather than a building, referred to in the New Testament Ephesians 2:20.

Definition of foundation stone in the English dictionary

The definition of foundation stone in the dictionary is a stone laid at a ceremony to mark the foundation of a new building.

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FOUNDATION STONE

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WORDS THAT END LIKE FOUNDATION STONE

Blackstone
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Gladstone
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Yellowstone

Synonyms and antonyms of foundation stone in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «foundation stone» into 25 languages

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Find out the translation of foundation stone to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of foundation stone from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «foundation stone» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

基石
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

primera piedra
570 millions of speakers

English

foundation stone
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

नींव पत्थर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

حجر الأساس
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Краеугольный камень
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

fundação de pedra
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ভিত্তিপ্রস্তর
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

la première pierre
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Batu asas
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Grundstein
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

礎石
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

초석
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Watu dhasar
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

đá móng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

அடித்தள கல்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

पाया दगड
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Temel taşı
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

prima pietra
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

kamień węgielny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

наріжний камінь
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

piatră de temelie
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Translator English - Greek

θεμέλιο λίθο
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Translator English - Afrikaans

hoeksteen
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Translator English - Swedish

Grundstenen
10 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Norwegian

Grunnsteinen
5 millions of speakers

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about foundation stone

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3 QUOTES WITH «FOUNDATION STONE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word foundation stone.
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Mark Hanna
If we can by any method establish a relation of mutual trust between the laborer and the employer, we shall lay the foundation stone of a structure that will endure for all time.
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Anthony Lewis
Faith in reason was the foundation stone of the United States.
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Johannes Rau
A hundred years ago, when Richard Strauss, who has already been quoted and already been heard today, and other creative people, laid the foundation stone for the joint assertion of their rights and interests, they had pioneering work ahead of them in Germany.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FOUNDATION STONE»

Discover the use of foundation stone in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to foundation stone and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Foundation Stone Meditation
Rudolf Steiner's "Foundation Stone Meditation" is central to the inner life of many students of his work.
Rudolf Steiner, 2005
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Foundation Stone Meditation: A Key to the Christian Mysteries
Owing to its spiritual and mantric form, the text of this meditation represents an archetype and is thus a key to the most diverse areas of world and human existence.
Sergei O. Prokofieff, 2006
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The Foundation Stone: The Life, Nature and Cultivation of ...
This volume brings together for the first time two classic booklets: The Foundation Stone and The Life, Nature, and Cultivation of Anthroposophy.
Rudolf Steiner, 1996
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The Foundation Stone
This volume remains a seminal book that has inspired generations of students of anthroposophy.
Willem Zeylmans Van Emmichoven, 2002
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Foundation Stone
The historical background of "Foundation Stone" is authentic, but, more, it is a compelling story about believable characters. The story of these people--three generations of Whetstones--captures the American pioneering spirit.
Lella Warren, 1986
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A Foundation Stone in Building Agricultural Productivity
H.C. Anderson. 105. GONZALEZ SALDAÑA, J. Para quién escribe usted? Extensión en las Americas (Costa Rica) 2(3):2-3. 1957. 106. Use bien las ayudas visuales. Extensión en las Americas (Costa Rica) 5(1):13-14. 1960. 107. GORBITZ, A.
H.C. Anderson, 1968
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Rudolf Steiner's Foundation Stone Meditation: And the ...
This process of 'hearing' will acquire even more significance and reality in future, and can be of enormous help to anyone who opens themselves to it.It is against this background that Selg has written this introductory book: to promote ...
Peter Selg, 2013
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The Portland Breakwater. Laying the Foundation Stone by His ...
The memorial addressed to Prince Albert, has been laid before His Royal Highness, and I have the satisfaction toinform you that His Royal Highness has signified his intention of laying the Foundation Stone on the 25th inst. I am, Sir, Your ...
Albert (Prince Consort, consort of Victoria, Queen of Great Britain), 1849
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Foundation Stone of Hope: Everyone Has Purpose
This book has insights about identity and purpose; personal stories and the power of positive mindsets; perception; love and happiness; Christianity and faith; acceptance and understanding; dealing with criticism; fear, anger and bullying; ...
Shirley Anne, 2012
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The Order for Laying the Foundation Stone of the National ...
6 Then, after an Address to the People, a copy of the Parchment enclosed in the Stone shall be read, and then the Stone laid with these words: N the Name of the FATHER, and of the SON, and of the HOLY GHOST, we lay the Foundation ...
‎1861

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FOUNDATION STONE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term foundation stone is used in the context of the following news items.
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Foundation stone to be laid for 'City Forest'
Civil Aviation Minister P. Ashok Gajapathi Raju will lay the foundation stone for the proposed 'City forest', which will be developed in an extent ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
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Foundation stone for India-Bangladesh telecom link laid in Agartala
Indian Communication and IT Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad has laid the foundation stone in Agartala for an international internet gateway ... «Bangladesh News 24 hours, Jul 15»
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Foundation Stone Laid for Women's Hostel
KOCHI: Minister for Welfare of Scheduled Castes and Backward Classes A P Anilkumar inaugurated stone laying ceremony of the proposed ... «The New Indian Express, Jul 15»
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Friday Focus| Islam's Foundation Stone
The foundation stone of the grand edifice of Islam is the Quran. The Quran is the book revealed to Prophet Muhammad (SAW) and his own life ... «GreaterKashmir.com, Jul 15»
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Union Minister Ravi Shankar Prashad lays foundation stone of …
Bhubaneswar: Union Minister of Communications and Information & Technology Ravishankar Prasad has laid the foundation stone for the ... «Orissadiary.com, Jul 15»
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Ras Al Khaimah Crown Prince lays foundation stone for …
RAS AL KHAIMAH, 8th July 2015 (WAM) --- H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Crown Prince of Ras Al Khaimah, and H.H. ... «Zawya, Jul 15»
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Somaliland:Minister of Health Lays Foundation Stone for a New …
Somaliland Minister of Health Hon Saleban Essa Ahmed (Haglotosiye) and members of Gaaroodi Women Development Association (GWDA) ... «SomalilandPress, Jul 15»
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Naidu invites Japanese PM for Amaravati foundation stone ceremony
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu on Tuesday met Japanese premier Shinzo Abe in Japan and invited him to the ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
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CM to lay foundation stone for electricity lines
Chief Minister Siddaramaiah will lay foundation stone for the Rs. 316-crore underground 11 KV electricity cable line works in 58 wards in ... «The Hindu, Jul 15»
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HM the King Lays Foundation Stone of Diagnosis & Treatment of …
Mohammedia — HM King Mohammed VI laid, Monday in El Alia neighborhood in Mohammedia, the foundation stone of a diagnosis ... «AllAfrica.com, Jul 15»

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