後 援 者(こうえんしゃ)

こうえんしゃ

noun

supporter; patron; backer

person society

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

Related Words

Compare: 支援者(しえんしゃ) (supporter)

Compare: 応援者(おうえんしゃ) (cheerleader, supporter)

Compare: スポンサー (sponsor)

Compare: 寄付者(きふしゃ) (donor)

Compare: 援助者(えんじょしゃ) (helper)

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