| Main Entry: |
patron |
| Part of Speech: |
noun |
| Definition: |
person who supports a cause |
Synonyms: |
advocate, angel*, backer,
benefactor, booster,
champion,
defender, encourager, fairy godparent, fan, financer,
friend,
front*, guarantor,
guardian,
guide,
head, helper,
leader,
partisan, patron saint, philanthropist, protector, sponsor, supporter, surety, sympathizer, well-wisher
|
Antonyms: |
detractor, enemy, opponent, opposition
|
* = informal/non-formal usage
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