diff --git a/DEFINITION.md b/DEFINITION.md
new file mode 100644
index 0000000..5f069d5
--- /dev/null
+++ b/DEFINITION.md
@@ -0,0 +1,15 @@
+# CNCF Cloud Native Definition #
+
+*Approved by TOC: [TBD]*
+
+Cloud native technologies empower organizations to build and run scalable applications in modern, dynamic
+environments such as public, private, and hybrid clouds. Containers, service meshes, microservices, immutable
+infrastructure, and declarative APIs exemplify this approach.
+
+These techniques enable loosely coupled systems that are resilient, manageable, and observable. Combined with
+robust automation, they allow engineers to make high-impact changes frequently and predictably with minimal
+toil.
+
+The Cloud Native Computing Foundation seeks to drive adoption of this paradigm by fostering and sustaining an
+ecosystem of open source, vendor-neutral projects. We democratize state-of-the-art patterns to make these
+innovations accessible for everyone.