後援者(こうえんしゃ)

こうえんしゃ
noun
supporter; patron; backer
1. supporter; patron; backer
a person who provides support, backing, or sponsorship for someone or something, especially financially or politically
後援者(こうえんしゃ)を募(つの)る。
To seek supporters.
彼(かれ)は多(おお)くの後援者(こうえんしゃ)に支(ささ)えられている。
He is supported by many backers.
芸術(げいじゅつ)活動(かつどう)の後援者(こうえんしゃ)として長年(ながねん)貢献(こうけん)してきた。
She has contributed for many years as a patron of the arts.

Composed of 後援(こうえん) (support, backing) and 者(しゃ) (person). Used in political, cultural, and business contexts for someone who provides backing, whether financial, organizational, or moral.

COMMON COLLOCATIONS:

  • 後援者(こうえんしゃ)を集(あつ)める: to gather supporters
  • 有力(ゆうりょく)な後援者(こうえんしゃ): influential backer
  • 後援者(こうえんしゃ)からの寄付(きふ): donation from a patron
  • 後援者(こうえんしゃ)名簿(めいぼ): list of supporters

SIMILAR WORDS:

  • 支援者(しえんしゃ): supporter — more general, includes any type of support
  • 応援者(おうえんしゃ): cheerleader, supporter — more informal, emphasizes encouragement
  • スポンサー: sponsor — loanword, typically implies financial support
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