father of the nation

Noun

A person considered the driving force behind the establishment of a country, state, or nation.

Japanese Meaning

国家、州、または国民国家の設立において原動力とされる人物。

Many people still regard him as the father of the nation for his tireless efforts during the independence struggle.

独立闘争でのたゆまぬ努力のため、多くの人が彼を建国の父とみなしている。

Sense（1）

A person considered the driving force behind the establishment of a country, state, or nation.

Coordinate term: mother of the nation

fathers of the nation

（ plural ）