Word
backer
Phoneticsback·er, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈbækɝ/
UK/bˈækɐ/
Definition
n. a person or organization that gives money or support to a project, business, or candidate.
n. a person or entity that provides financial or moral support to a cause, enterprise, or individual.
Examples
“The project needs a new backer to continue.”
“The startup secured a major backer who provided the capital needed for international expansion.”
“Without the sustained commitment of its primary backer, the charitable foundation would have been unable to weather the recent economic downturn.”
Examples
simple
“The project needs a new backer to continue.”
contextual
“The startup secured a major backer who provided the capital needed for international expansion.”
complex
“Without the sustained commitment of its primary backer, the charitable foundation would have been unable to weather the recent economic downturn.”
Real-World Examples
“Among those she named was British billionaire Christopher Harborne, a Thailand-based businessman, who is one of Reform's biggest backers.” “He is loyal to Badenoch and was one of her first backers for leader in 2024.” Etymology
* As a German (Bäcker) and occasionally Danish surname, variant of Becker. Compare also Baecker. * As a Dutch and occasionally Norwegian surname, variant of Bakker. Compare also DeBacker. * As an English surname, variant of Baker.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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