Hierophant and Proponent

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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Synonyms for Hierophant

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

Proponent

Proponent noun - A person who actively supports or favors a cause.
Usage example: a vocal proponent of the use of electric-powered cars

Hierophant and proponent are semantically related. You can use "Hierophant" instead a noun "Proponent".
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