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backer
1 ENTRIES FOUND:
backer
(noun)
backer
/
ˈ
bækɚ/
noun
plural
backers
backer
/
ˈ
bækɚ/
noun
plural
backers
Britannica Dictionary definition of BACKER
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a person or group that gives support to someone or something
the presidential candidate's
backers
backers
of the plan proposed by the committee
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