exponent

defenders

dɪˈfɛndə

noun

a person who defends someone or something.

a determined defender of British interests

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defender

dɪˈfɛndə

noun

a person who defends someone or something.

a determined defender of British interests

protector,guard,guardian,preserver,bodyguard,custodian,watchdog,keeper,overseer,superintendent,caretaker,steward,trustee,supporter,upholder,backer,champion,advocate,endorser,sustainer,bolsterer,apologist,proponent,exponent,promoter,apostle,standard-bearer,torchbearer,flagbearer,adherent,believer

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commentators

ˈkɒmənteɪtə

noun

a person who comments on events or on a text.

commentators noted that the demonstration was part of a wider strategy

critic,analyst,pundit,commenter,monitor,observer,blogger,judge,evaluator,interpreter,exponent,expounder,writer,author,speaker,forumite,scholiast,the commentariat

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commentator

ˈkɒmənteɪtə

noun

a person who comments on events or on a text.

commentators noted that the demonstration was part of a wider strategy

critic,analyst,pundit,commenter,monitor,observer,blogger,judge,evaluator,interpreter,exponent,expounder,writer,author,speaker,forumite,scholiast,the commentariat

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battlers

/ˈbat(ə)lə/

noun

A person who battles or fights.

But the credence of his claims was reinforced by the fact that the Brockton-born battler was smaller in stature than most he fought.

advocate,proponent,promoter,proposer,supporter,standard-bearer,torchbearer,flagbearer,defender,protector,upholder,backer,exponent,patron,sponsor,prime mover

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battler

/ˈbætələr/

noun

A person who battles or fights.

But the credence of his claims was reinforced by the fact that the Brockton-born battler was smaller in stature than most he fought.

advocate,proponent,promoter,proposer,supporter,standard-bearer,torchbearer,flagbearer,defender,protector,upholder,backer,exponent,patron,sponsor,prime mover

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apologists

/əˈpɒlədʒɪst/

noun

A person who offers an argument in defence of something controversial.

an enthusiastic apologist for fascism in the 1920s

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apologist

/əˈpɑlədʒəst/

noun

A person who offers an argument in defense of something controversial.

an enthusiastic apologist for fascism in the 1920s

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analysts

/ˈan(ə)lɪst/

noun

A person who conducts analysis.

Proposals have been unveiled which are designed to improve the standard and conduct of analysts.

critic,analyst,pundit,commenter,monitor,observer,blogger,judge,evaluator,interpreter,exponent,expounder

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analyst

/ˈænələst/

noun

A person who conducts analysis.

rising consumer confidence and falling oil prices are the keys to any upturn, many analysts believe

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advocating

/ˈadvəkət/
/ˈadvəkeɪt/

noun

A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.

he was an untiring advocate of economic reform

champion,upholder,supporter,backer,promoter,proponent,exponent,protector,patron

verb

Publicly recommend or support.

voters supported candidates who advocated an Assembly

recommend,prescribe,commend,advise,favour,approve of,support,back,uphold,subscribe to,champion,campaign on behalf of,stand up for,speak for,argue for,plead for,press for,lobby for,urge,promote,espouse,endorse,sanction,vouch for

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advocates

/ˈadvəkət/
/ˈadvəkeɪt/

noun

A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.

he was an untiring advocate of economic reform

champion,upholder,supporter,backer,promoter,proponent,exponent,protector,patron

verb

Publicly recommend or support.

voters supported candidates who advocated an Assembly

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advocated

/ˈadvəkət/
/ˈadvəkeɪt/

noun

A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.

he was an untiring advocate of economic reform

champion,upholder,supporter,backer,promoter,proponent,exponent,protector,patron

verb

Publicly recommend or support.

voters supported candidates who advocated an Assembly

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advocate

/ˈædvəkət/
/ˈædvəˌkeɪt/

noun

A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.

he was an untiring advocate of economic reform

champion,upholder,supporter,backer,promoter,proponent,exponent,protector,patron

transitive verb

Publicly recommend or support.

they advocated an ethical foreign policy

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