Backer

usgb/ˈbækər/
noun

A person who supports or gives help to someone or something, especially financially.

She became a backer of the city's symphony orchestra by donating money every year.
Visual representation of "backer" - A person who supports or gives help to someone or something, especially financially.

Often appears as...

  • financial backer
  • moajor backer
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Financial Support

Use 'backer' when referring to someone providing monetary aid to a project or person.

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The startup secured a backer to fund its new technology.
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Political Context

'Backer' often appears in political contexts where supporters fund campaigns.

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The candidate thanked her backers at the campaign rally.
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Not Always Money

'Backer' may also imply moral or logistical support, not just monetary.

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As an environmental advocate, he was a backer of the new recycling initiative.
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