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noun

backer

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noun
1
Someone who provides financial or other support for a person, project, or cause.
"The film found a backer willing to cover the entire budget."

How to Use Backer

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In plain EnglishA person or organization that funds or supports something.

Common pairings
a major backer financial backer

Word Forms

backers plural

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The film found a _____ willing to cover the entire budget.

Etymology

From back + -er.

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