backer

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˈbækər/US:USA pronunciation: IPA and respellingUSA pronunciation: IPA/ˈbækɚ/ ,USA pronunciation: respelling(bak′ər)


WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025
back•er /ˈbækɚ/USA pronunciation   n. [countable]
  1. a person who supports or aids a cause or activity:His backers in the crowd quickly shouted down the protesters.

WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2025
back•er  (bak′ər),USA pronunciation n. 
  1. a person who supports or aids a person, cause, enterprise, etc.
  2. a person who bets on a competitor in a race or contest.
  3. canvas or other material used for backing.
  • back1 + -er1 1535–45
    • 1.See corresponding entry in Unabridged . supporter, sponsor, guarantor; aide, helper.
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers::
backer / ˈbækə/
  1. a person who gives financial or other support
  2. a person who bets on a competitor or contestant
'backer' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):
advocate - angel - audition - backer-up - benefactor - friend - helper - linebacker - moneyman - overcall - second - sponsor - supporter - underwriter

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