proponent
Americannoun
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a person who puts forward a proposition or proposal.
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a person who argues in favor of something; an advocate.
- Synonyms:
- enthusiast, champion, supporter
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a person who supports a cause or doctrine; adherent.
- Synonyms:
- enthusiast, champion, supporter
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a person who propounds a legal instrument, such as a will for probate.
noun
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a person who argues in favour of something
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law a person who seeks probate of a will
Etymology
Origin of proponent
First recorded in 1580–90, proponent is from the Latin word prōpōnent- (stem of prōpōnēns ). See propone, -ent
Example Sentences
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Canada’s Prime Minister Mark Carney has emerged as one of the biggest proponents of cooperation among a range of countries including Canada, most of Europe, Japan, South Korea, Australia, India, Brazil, Turkey and others.
As bitcoin prices press lower, investors and proponents are being forced to confront an uncomfortable reality regarding the nature of the pioneering cryptocurrency.
From MarketWatch
The moratorium’s proponents said it would give the city time to plan future development and prioritize residents’ health.
From Los Angeles Times
Musk and other proponents think orbital data centers can solve an artificial-intelligence power issue.
From MarketWatch
In response, nuclear proponents have pinned their hopes on scaled-down plants known as small modular reactors, arguing they can be built faster and more cheaply than larger ones.
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