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

South Korea, with a bevy of chip giants, software firms and political backing, represents one of the most aggressive proponents of so-called sovereign AI.

From The Wall Street Journal

On Monday, proponents rallied outside the Capitol to drum up support.

From Los Angeles Times

The plans include pushing ahead with a much-anticipated new station at Bradford, which proponents say would allow young jobseekers from the city to access opportunities across a much wider area.

From BBC

The initiative would raise $100 billion and offset healthcare spending cuts from the federal government, its proponents say.

From Barron's

Here, proponents of institutional neutrality will be quick to point out that their pledges contain an important carve-out.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

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