/preuh poh"neuhnt/ , n.
1. a person who puts forward a proposition or proposal.
2. a person who argues in favor of something; an advocate.
3. a personwho supports a cause or doctrine; adherent.
4. a person who propounds a legal instrument, such as a will for probate.
[ 1580-90; proponent- (s. of proponens ). See PROPONE, -ENT ]
Syn. 2, 3. supporter, champion, enthusiast.