upholder
/ p'hould /
Definition
Noun: 1. A person who supports, maintains, or defends a principle, law, tradition, or institution: An upholder actively works to keep something in existence, confirm its validity, or prevent its decline. 2. A person who provides moral or practical support to someone or something: An upholder stands by and reinforces a person, cause, or idea.
Usage and Examples
- As a firm upholder of the law, the judge was known for her impartiality.
- He was a staunch upholder of the company's original ethical values.
- In the debate, she proved to be a powerful upholder of the scientific method.
Advanced Usage and Nuances
- The term often implies a degree of steadfastness, principle, and active effort against opposition or decline. It is more active than a mere "supporter" or "believer."
- It can be used in formal, academic, or journalistic contexts when discussing ideological, legal, or moral positions.
- Common collocations include: , , , .
Variants and Related Words
- Uphold (verb): To maintain, support, or defend a principle or law.
- The court upheld the original decision.
- Upholding (noun): The act of maintaining or defending something.
- The upholding of these traditions is important to the community.
Synonyms
- Supporter: A person who approves of and encourages someone or something.
- Defender: A person who protects something from harm or danger.
- Maintainer: A person or thing that keeps something in existence or in good condition.
- Sustainer: A person or thing that strengthens or supports. (Note: This is a close synonym from the reference context.)
- Champion: A person who fights or argues for a cause or on behalf of someone else.
Antonyms
- Opponent: A person who competes against or disagrees with another.
- Critic: A person who expresses disapproval of someone or something.
- Destroyer: A person or thing that puts an end to something.
- Subverter: A person who undermines the power and authority of an established system or institution.
Noun
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someone who upholds or maintains
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firm upholders of tradition
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they are sustainers of the idea of democracy
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