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- DictionaryPro·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"
The meaning of PROPONENT is one who argues in favor of something : advocate. How to use proponent in a sentence. Did you know?
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.
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. / prəˈpəʊnənt / noun. a person who argues in favour of something. law a person who seeks probate of a will.
PROPONENT definition: 1. a person who speaks publicly in support of a particular idea or plan of action: 2. a person who…. Learn more.
PROPONENT meaning: 1. a person who speaks publicly in support of a particular idea or plan of action: 2. a person who…. Learn more.
There are three meanings listed in OED's entry for the word proponent. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
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]
PROPONENT definition: someone who supports a particular idea or plan of action: . Learn more.
Definition of proponent noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
noun. 1. a person who puts forward a proposition or proposal. 2. a person who argues in favor of something; an advocate. 3. a person who supports a cause or doctrine; adherent. 4. a person who propounds a legal instrument, such as a will for probate.
