proponent — a person who advocates for or supports a particular idea, policy, or course of action
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person who advocates for or supports a particular idea, policy, or course of action
Pronunciation (IPA): /prəˈpoʊnənt/
Example Sentences
- My grandmother is surprisingly a proponent of cryptocurrency, while I still don't understand Bitcoin.
- As a proponent of healthy eating, he ironically owns three pizza restaurants.
- The senator has been a longtime proponent of education reform.
proponent
NOUN[/prəˈpoʊnənt/]
a person who advocates for or supports a particular idea, policy, or course of action
Environmental policy advocate speaking passionately
The proponent explains each component to her opponent
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'proponens,' the present participle of 'proponere,' meaning 'to put forward' or 'to propose.' The word combines the prefix 'pro-' (forward) with 'ponere' (to place or put).
Breakdown
pro- (forward) + -ponent (from ponere, to place/put) = proponent (one who puts forward or advocates)
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📝Examples
“My grandmother is surprisingly a proponent of cryptocurrency, while I still don't understand Bitcoin.”
“As a proponent of healthy eating, he ironically owns three pizza restaurants.”
“The senator has been a longtime proponent of education reform.”
“She became a proponent of remote work after realizing she could attend meetings in pajamas.”
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