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Backer

usgb/ˈbækər/Volume
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Financial SupportPlay
Use 'backer' when referring to someone providing monetary aid to a project or person. SlideThe startup secured a backer to fund its new technology.
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Political ContextPlay
'Backer' often appears in political contexts where supporters fund campaigns. SlideThe candidate thanked her backers at the campaign rally.
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Not Always MoneyPlay
'Backer' may also imply moral or logistical support, not just monetary. SlideAs an environmental advocate, he was a backer of the new recycling initiative.
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