This is the 616th most frequent Italian word.
fondazione
The Italian word "fondazione" means "foundation" in English, referring to the basis or establishment of something, or an institution established for a specific purpose.
Here, 'fondazione' refers to the act of establishing or founding something, in this case, the city.
La fondazione della città avvenne molti secoli fa.
The founding of the city happened many centuries ago.
Here, 'fondazione' is used metaphorically to mean the basis or core upon which something, such as a set of values, is built.
I principi di onestà e rispetto sono la fondazione dei nostri valori.
The principles of honesty and respect are the foundation of our values.
In this context, 'fondazione' indicates an organization established to accomplish a specific purpose, such as a charity or non-profit organization.