Apostle
Apostle noun - A person who actively supports or favors a cause.
Usage example: a fervent apostle of universal health care
Backer and apostle are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Backer" instead a noun "Apostle".
Nearby Words: apostolic, apostolical
Mutual synonyms
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Backer and Apostle. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 21, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/apostle/backer
Apostle & Backer. N.p., 2016. Web. 21 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/apostle/backer>.
Backer or Apostle. 2016. Accessed July 21, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/apostle/backer.
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