upholder

Meanings

• noun

  A person who maintains or supports something, such as a belief, institution, or tradition.

  - "The elders are the upholders of our cultural traditions."
  - "As an upholder of the law, the judge ensured that justice was served."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with upholder
shelter , felter , meter , terrier , terlet

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Variants

List of all variants of upholder that leads to same result
upheld , uphold , upholder , upholders , upholding , upholds

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Etymology

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From Old English uphaldan, from up ‘up’ + haldan ‘hold’.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'upholder' is often used in legal contexts to refer to a party who asserts and defends a right or claim.

2. In the game of chess, a bishop is an upholder of diagonals, as it can only move diagonally.

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Related Concepts

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1. supporter: A person or thing that supports or helps to maintain something.

2. maintainer: A person or thing that keeps something in existence or in good condition.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'upholder' is often used to describe characters who uphold moral values or traditions. In art, the term can refer to objects or sculptures that support or hold up other elements.

How to Memorize "upholder"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize an upholder as a person or object that holds something up or keeps it in place.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'upholder' with the idea of support or maintenance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Upholds Precious Heritage' to remember the meaning of upholder.

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