proponent

American  

[pruh-poh-nuhnt] / prəˈpoʊ nənt /

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.

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proponent British  

/ prəˈpəʊnənt /

noun

1. a person who argues in favour of something

2. law a person who seeks probate of a will

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Etymology

Origin of proponent

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

Example Sentences

Verma has been a longtime proponent of using alternative assets to diversify his clients’ investments and hedge against risk in their equity portfolios.

From The Wall Street Journal

The goal is to push back on what proponents see as an academic culture that has lost sight of the purpose of a liberal arts education—and to do so from within the university.

From The Wall Street Journal

Like other activists, however, their proponents sometimes win concessions in return for dropping their proposals.

From The Wall Street Journal

The proponents also cite recent polls showing that voters support requiring insurers to cover homeowners who reduce fire risk on their properties.

From Los Angeles Times

Some arms-control proponents say the U.S. should seek to resolve its concerns over possible Chinese and Russian violations by starting technical talks with those countries on ways to detect and deter very low-yield nuclear tests.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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