Proponent

Pronunciation: /prəˈpoʊnənt/

Proponent (noun)

  1. a person who supports or argues for a particular idea or plan
  2. a person who supports a legal cause or proposal in court

Examples

  • The proponent of the new policy explained its benefits.
  • She is a strong proponent of renewable energy.

Common collocations: strong proponent, become a proponent, proponent of change, legal proponent, act as a proponent

Synonyms of Proponent

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Proponent

  • someone who is against a proposal