Favourer

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. An individual who demonstrates partiality by advocating for or supporting a particular person or concept
2. A person who actively assists or champions the interests of specific groups or individuals
3. Someone who shows preference by endorsing a person or idea ; an individual who helps or promotes specific interests or causes

Etymology: "Favourer" is a plain formation: the noun "favour" with the agent suffix "-er," which attaches to a base to name the person who performs an action. A favourer is therefore someone who favours, meaning one who shows partiality or support toward a person, cause or group. The suffix follows the same pattern as "lover" from "love" or "reader" from "read," and the same logic lets English build agent nouns from almost any verb or noun that describes an action or attitude. The base word "favour" came into English from Old French "favor," which in turn came from Latin "favor," meaning goodwill, approval or partiality. The suffix "-er" is of Germanic origin and was a productive way of forming agent nouns in Old English, so the word combines a Latin-derived base with a native English ending.

Synonyms: supporter, advocate, proponent, backer, champion

Antonyms: opponent, critic, adversary, detractor, foe