white knight

noun

1. a hero who comes to the rescue.

2. a beleaguered champion who fights heroically for a cause, as in politics.

3. Informal.,  a company that comes to the rescue of another, as to prevent a takeover.

white knight

noun

1. a champion or rescuer, esp a person or organization that rescues a company from financial difficulties, an unwelcome takeover bid, etc

Word History and Origins

Origin of white knight¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Related Words

• savior 

When To Use

What else does white knight mean?

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