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

Since the last conscript passed out in 2001 there have been various, nebulous attempts to retain something of the spirit of military service, which proponents said fostered a sense of cohesion and equality.

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Gondola proponents have not announced any financing commitments for a project with a construction cost estimated at $500 million and proposed as privately funded.

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Last year, for example, he sided with Elon Musk, a staunch proponent of the H-1B work visa program typically used by foreign professionals in fields such as engineering, technology and medicine.

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While more expensive, it can help ensure safety, according to proponents of the technology.

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Her comments add to growing fears that Europe is lagging behind the United States and China when it comes to AI, with proponents of the technology blaming issues from overregulation to underinvestment.

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Related Words

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