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plural of backer
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1
a person who actively supports or favors a cause
- backers of prison reform held a rally in front of the statehouse
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a person who takes the responsibility for some other person or thing
- all financial backers will be expected to offer some input into the company's decisions
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someone associated with another to give assistance or moral support
- the student's backers spoke at the school board meeting on her behalf
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