backer

IPA: bˈækɝ

One who, or that which, backs; especially one who backs an entrant in a contest, or who supports an enterprise by funding it.
A surname.

Examples of "backer" in Sentences

UPDATE, 5: 30 P.M.: John Hlinko, a main backer of the write-in push, responds:
Another title backer could come on board as well to take over from the departing Saxo
Athenae helpfully points out to Rev. Arnold, a McCain backer, that "Hindu" is not a god.
Another title backer could come on board as well to take over from the departing Saxo Bank.
Sophomore Kasia Sullivan, 19, a McCain backer, said the presidential election was all the talk on campus.
Does everyone know that Rep. Boustany's chief campaign doners & No. 1 campaign backer is the health industry?
Swan becomes the title backer for Shaun Muir Racing as they set their sights on the 2010 British Superbike Championship title
Petronas, who previously sponsored the BMW-Sauber team, will continue to be the title backer of the Malaysian Grand Prix - the third round of the season at Sepang on April 4.