backer

[bak-er]

noun

1. a person who supports or aids a person, cause, enterprise, etc.

   Synonyms: helper, aide, guarantor, sponsor, supporter

2. a person who bets on a competitor in a race or contest.

3. canvas or other material used for backing.

backer

/ ˈbækə /

noun

1. a person who gives financial or other support

2. a person who bets on a competitor or contestant

Word History and Origins

Origin of backer¹

First recorded in 1535–45; back ¹ + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Defence Secretary John Healey will confirm at Labour's conference that the UK government will now provide £2.5m of funding which the project's backers previously hoped might come from economic development agency Scottish Enterprise.

From BBC

Donations have come in from community rugby clubs, former players, new supporters, and big backers.

From BBC

Over the same period Sir Keir listed support from some Labour Together backers in his parliamentary register of interests, but not any "donations in kind" from the group itself.

From BBC

They urged backers to ignore the message and cancel any direct debits that may have been set up.

From BBC

Bryan and other backers stressed that the language of the bill had been narrowly tailored to comply with Proposition 209 by focusing on lineage, rather than race.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• advocate 
• ally 
• benefactor 
• endorser www.thesaurus.com
• follower 
• patron 
• promoter 
• sponsor