Backer and Hierophant

Backer

Backer noun - A person who actively supports or favors a cause.
Usage example: backers of prison reform held a rally in front of the statehouse

Hierophant and backer are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hierophant" instead a noun "Backer".

Nearby Words: backing, backed

Hierophant

Hierophant noun - A person who actively supports or favors a cause.
Usage example: as an early hierophant of birth control, Margaret Sanger had to face down often vehement opposition
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Backer and hierophant are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Backer" instead a noun "Hierophant".
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