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Definition of backer

backer

/ˈbæk.ər/
back · er
Plural:backers
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• noun

1

A person, institution, or country that supports someone or something, especially financially.

Example

"The startup secured enough funding from a wealthy financial backer to launch its first product."

2

British A person who places a bet on a horse or other contestant in a race or game.

Example

"The unexpected victory by the outsider left many backers at the racecourse empty-handed."

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• Rhymes for backer

• Nearby Words

backdraft
backdrop
backend
backer
backfield
backfill
backfire

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in English from the verb 'back' (derived from Old English 'bæc') combined with the agentive suffix '-er', recorded from the late 16th century.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Backer. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/backer
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