proponent

noun
UK: /prəˈpəʊ.nənt/
US: /prəˈpoʊ.nənt/

  1. A person who supports an idea or cause and speaks in favor of it.

    1. He is a strong proponent of free speech.
    2. She became a proponent of the environmental protection after seeing the pollution.

  2. Someone who argues for something.

    1. She is a proponent for the new law.
    2. He was a leading proponent of the proposal to change the rules.

Synonyms

supporter advocate champion

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "proponent" in English means: A person who supports an idea or cause and speaks in favor of it., Someone who argues for something..

The phonetic transcription of "proponent" is /prəˈpəʊ.nənt/ in British English and /prəˈpoʊ.nənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "proponent": supporter, advocate, champion.

Example usage of "proponent": "He is a strong proponent of free speech.". More examples on the page.