proponent
noun/prəˈpəʊnənt/
/prəˈpəʊnənt/
(formal)- proponent (of something) a person who supports an idea or course of actionExtra Examplessynonym advocate
- She is among the most outspoken proponents of the plan.
- Proponents argue the dam will prevent flooding.
- The theory does still have its proponents.
- There has been intensive campaigning by proponents of the legislation.
Word Originlate 16th cent.: from Latin proponent- ‘putting forth’, from the verb proponere ‘set forth’, from pro- ‘forward’ + ponere ‘put’.
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