backers

Definitions

People or organizations that provide financial support for a project, person, or enterprise.

Individuals who support or advocate for a particular cause, policy, or candidate.

Players in a sports team who occupy positions behind the front line.

Examples

The startup successfully raised enough capital from its early backers to launch the product.

The political campaign relied heavily on its wealthy backers to fund the nationwide advertising blitz.

Synonyms

supporters sponsors patrons advocates benefactors champions promoters

Antonyms

opponents adversaries critics detractors enemies rivals antagonists