Definition of Proponent

an individual who supports a cause

Examples of Proponent in a sentence

Because April loves animals, she is a fierce proponent of the animal rights movement.  🔊

Marie is such a proponent of water conservation that she only takes a shower once a week.  🔊

Although the billionaire claims to be a big proponent of AIDS research, he has not donated a single dollar to any of the research programs.  🔊

Mark became a proponent of prison reform after being incarcerated for several years.  🔊

As a proponent of domestic adoptions, I urge all prospective parents to adopt children within their own borders.  🔊

Drug dealers often threaten the prosecutor because she is a proponent of tough drug laws.  🔊

Since my husband is a police officer, I am a proponent of the policemen’s benefit fund.  🔊

The politician is not a proponent of the healthcare system because he believes the new system will cause a tax increase.  🔊

Before the civil rights activist was murdered, he was a strong proponent of the equal rights crusade.  🔊

Ellen is a vocal proponent of gay rights and speaks in favor of them at every rally.  🔊

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