Definition

Noun: 1. (Parliamentary Procedure) A person who formally puts forward a motion or resolution for consideration and voting. This is a specific role in formal meetings, debates, or legislative bodies. 2. A person who makes a suggestion or puts forward a proposal. This is a more general term for someone who advocates for a plan or idea.

Usage Examples

• Noun (Parliamentary Sense):
  • The proposer of the motion to adjourn the meeting was the committee chair.
  • According to the rules, the proposer has the right to speak first in the debate.
• Noun (General Sense):
  • She was the main proposer of the new marketing strategy.
  • The proposer of this absurd strategy was a fool.

Advanced Usage

• In formal contexts like academia or grant applications, a proposer is the individual or principal investigator who submits a research proposal for funding or approval.
  • The proposer must submit a detailed budget along with the research plan.

Variants and Related Words

• Propose (verb): To put forward an idea or plan for consideration.
  • He will propose a new policy at the next board meeting.
• Proposal (noun): The formal suggestion or plan that is put forward.
  • The committee reviewed the proposal carefully.
• Seconder (noun): In parliamentary procedure, the person who formally supports a motion after the proposer.
  • The motion requires a proposer and a seconder before it can be debated.

Synonyms

• Mover (specifically in parliamentary contexts)
• Suggester
• Advocate
• Sponsor (in some formal contexts)
• Nominator (when proposing someone for a position)

Related Phrases

• To act as proposer: To take on the formal role of proposing a motion.
  • She agreed to act as proposer for the resolution.

Noun

1. (parliamentary procedure) someone who makes a formal motion
2. someone who advances a suggestion or proposal
   • the suggester of this absurd strategy was a fool