If you are a proponentof a particular idea or course of action, you actively support it.
[formal]
Halsey was identified as a leading proponent of the values of progressive education. [+ of]
Synonyms: supporter, friend, champion, defender More Synonyms of proponent
proponent in British English
(prəˈpəʊnənt)
noun
1.
a person who argues in favour of something
2. law
a person who seeks probate of a will
Word origin
C16: from Latin prōpōnere to propose
proponent in American English
(prəˈpoʊnənt; proʊˈpoʊnənt)
noun
1.
a person who makes a proposal or proposition
2.
a person who espouses or supports a cause, etc.
3. Law
one who propounds something, esp. a will for probate
Word origin
< L proponens, prp. of proponere, to set forth: see propose
Examples of 'proponent' in a sentence
proponent
Is this what the early proponents of liberation for women were seeking?
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
He was an early proponent of taking officers out of patrol cars and back on the beat.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
She is the most high-profile proponent of a theory that video games have the power to heal.
Times, Sunday Times (2016)
Not at all, say its proponents.
Times, Sunday Times (2006)
He was a leading proponent of a rational, sensible approach.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
There, he was an early proponent of the armed attack helicopter.
Times, Sunday Times (2007)
And the benefits, say the proponents of surgical trials, are not negligible.
Dylan Evans PLACEBO: The Belief Effect (2003)
This made them strong proponents of individual liberty and strong opponents of government intervention in society, other than to protect the individual and his property rights.
Pass, Christopher, Lowes, Bryan Collins Dictionary of Economics (1993)
In other languages
proponent
British English: proponent NOUN
If you are a proponent of a particular idea or course of action, you actively support it.
He was a leading proponent of the values of progressive education.
American English: proponent
Brazilian Portuguese: proponente
Chinese: > 支持者某观念或行为的
European Spanish: defensor
French: partisan
German: Befürworter
Italian: sostenitore
Japanese: 支持者
Korean: 옹호자
European Portuguese: proponente
Latin American Spanish: defensor
(noun)
Definition
a person who argues in favour of something
a leading proponent of the values of progressive education
Synonyms
supporter
a major supporter of the tax reform plan
friend
the Friends of Birmingham Royal Ballet
champion
He received acclaim as a champion of the oppressed.
defender
a strong defender of human rights
advocate
He was a strong advocate of free market policies.
patron
Catherine the Great was a patron of the arts and sciences.
enthusiast
He is a great sports enthusiast.
subscriber
backer
I was looking for a backer to assist me in the attempted buy-out.
partisan
At first the young poet was a partisan of the Revolution.
exponent
a leading exponent of genetic engineering
apologist
the great Christian apologist Origen
upholder
vindicator
spokesman or woman or person
Additional synonyms
in the sense of advocate
Definition
a person who upholds or defends a cause or course of action
He was a strong advocate of free market policies.
Synonyms
supporter,
spokesman or woman or person,
champion,
defender,
speaker,
pleader,
campaigner,
promoter,
counsellor,
backer,
proponent,
apostle,
apologist,
upholder,
proposer
in the sense of apologist
Definition
a person who offers a formal defence of a cause
the great Christian apologist Origen
Synonyms
defender,
spokesman or woman or person,
champion,
arguer,
maintainer,
supporter,
advocate,
pleader,
vindicator,
justifier
in the sense of backer
Definition
a person who gives financial or other support
I was looking for a backer to assist me in the attempted buy-out.
Synonyms
supporter,
second,
ally,
angel (informal),
patron,
promoter,
subscriber,
underwriter,
helper,
benefactor
Synonyms of 'proponent'
proponent
Explore 'proponent' in the dictionary
Additional synonyms
in the sense of champion
Definition
someone who defends a person or cause
He received acclaim as a champion of the oppressed.
Synonyms
defender,
guardian,
patron,
backer,
protector,
upholder,
vindicator
in the sense of defender
a strong defender of human rights
Synonyms
supporter,
champion,
advocate,
sponsor,
follower,
patron,
apologist,
upholder,
vindicator
in the sense of enthusiast
Definition
a person who is very interested in and keen on something
He is a great sports enthusiast.
Synonyms
fan,
supporter,
lover,
follower,
addict,
freak (informal),
admirer,
buff (informal),
fanatic,
devotee,
fiend (informal),
fan club (informal),
adherent,
zealot,
aficionado,
groupie (slang)
in the sense of exponent
Definition
a person who advocates an idea, cause, etc.
a leading exponent of genetic engineering
Synonyms
advocate,
champion,
supporter,
defender,
spokesman or woman or person,
promoter,
backer,
spokesperson,
proponent,
propagandist,
upholder
in the sense of friend
Definition
a patron or supporter
the Friends of Birmingham Royal Ballet
Synonyms
supporter,
ally,
associate,
sponsor,
advocate,
patron,
backer,
partisan,
protagonist,
benefactor,
adherent,
well-wisher
in the sense of partisan
Definition
a person who supports a particular cause or party
At first the young poet was a partisan of the Revolution.
Synonyms
supporter,
champion,
follower,
backer,
disciple,
stalwart,
devotee,
adherent,
upholder,
votary
in the sense of patron
Definition
a person who financially supports artists, writers, musicians, or charities
Catherine the Great was a patron of the arts and sciences.