proponent

[pruh-poh-nuhnt]

noun

1. a person who puts forward a proposition or proposal.

2. a person who argues in favor of something; an advocate.

   Synonyms: enthusiast, champion, supporter

3. a person who supports a cause or doctrine; adherent.

   Synonyms: enthusiast, champion, supporter

4. a person who propounds a legal instrument, such as a will for probate.

proponent

/ prəˈpəʊnənt /

noun

1. a person who argues in favour of something

2. law a person who seeks probate of a will

Word History and Origins

Origin of proponent¹

First recorded in 1580–90, proponent is from the Latin word prōpōnent- (stem of prōpōnēns ). See propone, -ent

Word History and Origins

Origin of proponent¹

C16: from Latin prōpōnere to _propose

Example Sentences

Its proponents want to recast it as “help” that kids seek out themselves.

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And even its proponents disagree about what it says and what it might justify.

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The legislation comes in response to what proponents have described as efforts by the sheriff’s departments in L.A. and other counties to stymie access to sensitive records.

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When Bento first studied the effects of the decal program in 2014, proponents argued it would cause an overall reduction in freeway traffic.

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But their proponents argue the kneeling was a tactic to reduce tensions with protesters, rather than signalling that the agents agreed with their views.

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Related Words

• advocate 
• backer 
• defender 
• enthusiast 
• exponent 
• partisan 
• patron 
• protector 
• supporter