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    pro·po·nent
    /prəˈpōn(ə)nt/

    noun

    • 1. a person who advocates a theory, proposal, or project: "a collection of essays by both critics and proponents of graphology"

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › proponentProponent Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

    The meaning of PROPONENT is one who argues in favor of something : advocate. How to use proponent in a sentence. Did you know?

  3. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishPROPONENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

    PROPONENT definition: 1. a person who speaks publicly in support of a particular idea or plan of action: 2. a person who…. Learn more.

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    noun. a person who puts forward a proposition or proposal. a person who argues in favor of something; an advocate. Synonyms: enthusiast, champion, supporter. a person who supports a cause or doctrine; adherent. Synonyms: enthusiast, champion, supporter. a person who propounds a legal instrument, such as a will for probate. proponent.

  5. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › proponentProponent - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

    Proponent means someone who is in favor of something. You might be a proponent of longer vacations, but your parents are proponents of a longer school year.

  6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryPROPONENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

    PROPONENT meaning: 1. a person who speaks publicly in support of a particular idea or plan of action: 2. a person who…. Learn more.

  7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishPROPONENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

    If you are a proponent of a particular idea or course of action, you actively support it. [formal] Halsey was identified as a leading proponent of the values of progressive education. [ + of] Synonyms: supporter, friend, champion, defender More Synonyms of proponent. Collins COBUILD Advanced Learner’s Dictionary.

  8. www.thefreedictionary.com › proponentProponent - definition of proponent by The Free Dictionary

    n. 1. a person who puts forward a proposition or proposal. 2. an advocate for or adherent of a cause or doctrine. 3. a person who propounds a legal instrument, as a will for probate. [1580–90; < Latin prōpōnent- (s. of prōpōnēns ). See propone, -ent]

  9. www.oed.com › dictionary › proponent_nproponent, n. & adj. meanings, etymology and more | Oxford...

    What does the word proponent mean? There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the word proponent. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. proponent has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. law (late 1600s) Christianity (1820s) See meaning & use. How common is the word proponent?

  10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionproponent noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

    Definition of proponent noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    proponent meaning, definition, what is proponent: someone who supports something or persua...: Learn more.

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