PETITIONIST Synonyms
There are 10 hypernyms of the word petitionist. (close relations)
Definition of PETITIONIST
Best Alternative Words for PETITIONIST
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activist | nounn | |||||||
noun • a militant reformer adjective satellite • advocating or engaged in activism | ||||||||
advocate | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea • a lawyer who pleads cases in court verb • push for something • speak, plead, or argue in favor of | ||||||||
backer | nounn | |||||||
noun • someone who provides financial support for some venture | ||||||||
campaigner | nounn | |||||||
noun • a politician who is running for public office | ||||||||
champion | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • someone who has won first place in a competition • someone who fights for a cause • a person who backs a politician or a team etc. • someone who is dazzlingly skilled in any field adjective satellite • holding first place in a contest verb • protect or fight for as a champion | ||||||||
lobbyist | nounn | |||||||
noun • someone who is employed to persuade legislators to vote for legislation that favors the lobbyist's employer | ||||||||
proponent | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person who pleads for a cause or propounds an idea | ||||||||
supporter | nounn | |||||||
noun • a person who backs a politician or a team etc. • someone who supports or champions something • a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose • a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve) • a support for the genitals worn by men engaging in strenuous exercise |