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proponent

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /prəˈpoʊnənt/ · UK /prəˈpəʊnənt/

Forms: proponents

proponent means: Someone who supports an idea, plan, or course of action.

noun

SUPPORTERC1

Someone who supports an idea, plan, or course of action.

  • She is a proponent of free education.
  • The plan’s proponents say it will save money.
  • He became a leading proponent of political reform.

How to use it: proponent of something (He is a strong proponent of renewable energy.)

Similar words: supporter, advocate

Opposites: opponent

Common phrases: strong proponent, leading proponent, proponent of reform

Questions about proponent

What does proponent mean?

Someone who supports an idea, plan, or course of action.

What is proponent in other languages?

Türkçe: savunucu · Español: defensor · Français: partisan · Deutsch: Befürworter · Italiano: sostenitore · 日本語: 支持者

How do you pronounce proponent?

In American English /prəˈpoʊnənt/; in British English /prəˈpəʊnənt/.

How do you use proponent in a sentence?

She is a proponent of free education. The plan’s proponents say it will save money.

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