proponent

CEFRB2

/pɹəˈpəʊnənt/

noun · adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    A person who supports a particular idea, plan, or cause.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    One who makes a proposal or proposition.

Examples

  • Having worked at the cafeteria for ten years, Mary was a big proponent of meatloaf.

  • James was unusual for a proponent of the old ways.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
2
Citations
1
Synonyms
1

Also pronounced

  • /pɹəˈpoʊnənt/

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. One who propounds a will for probate.

  2. One who supports something; an advocate.

adjective

Extra meaning

  1. Making proposals; proposing.

More examples

In context

  • Lee is a longtime proponent of UBI.

  • 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.

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Origin

noun

From Latin prōpōnēns, present participle of prōpōnō (“to put forward; propose”).