proponent
Proponent (noun) means a person who supports and speaks up for an idea or plan.
noun
1
A person who supports and speaks up for an idea or plan.
"Proponents of the race — notably Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and Mary Wittenberg, director of the marathon — said the event would provide a needed morale boost, as well as an economic one."
— Ken Belson, New York Times (2012)
2
A person who puts forward a suggestion or plan.
3
(law) A person who presents a will to a court so that it can be legally accepted.
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Etymology
Taken from Latin prōpōnēns, the present participle of prōpōnō, meaning “to put forward; propose”.
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What is the meaning of proponent?
"proponent" (noun) means a person who supports and speaks up for an idea or plan.
What is another word for proponent?
Other words for "proponent" include advocate, exponent, advocator.
What is the opposite of proponent?
Opposites of "proponent" include detractor, opponent.
What are the different meanings of proponent?
"proponent" has 3 main meanings: 1. A person who supports and speaks up for an idea or plan; 2. A person who puts forward a suggestion or plan; 3. (law) A person who presents a will to a court so that it can be legally accepted.
