🇬🇧🇪🇸 proponent - defensor : English Lesson

Meaning of "proponent" ("defensor"), detailed definition, and a short video lesson below.

A proponent is a person who clearly and loudly supports an idea, rule, or plan and tries to convince other people that it is a good idea. A proponent doesn’t just quietly like something—they speak up for it, explain why it’s good, and encourage others to agree.

Watch and listen to this English flashcard to understand the word in more detail, with an easy example sentence.

Our teacher is a proud proponent of reading, which is why she looks suspiciously happy when she assigns a 300-page book.

The main proponent of the ‘no chores ever again’ plan was mysteriously the messiest kid in the house.

The hamster is a strong proponent of wheel-running and demonstrates his ideas loudly at 3 a.m.

The proponent of the “eat cake for breakfast” proposal brought charts, graphs, and crumbs.

As a proponent of saving energy, my dad keeps turning off lights while I’m still in the room.

A proponent stood at the town table, heart pounding, and held a damp photo. The proponent said the park would save playtime. A second proponent stepped forward, voice steady, and the proponent pointed to children smiling. The small crowd leaned in. The proponent's plea worked; the council nodded, clapped, and plans began.

This word is at the C2 level, which means it represents the highest mastery of English. It’s often used in specialized or highly formal contexts and helps you communicate with precision and subtlety, much like a native speaker.

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