exponent
Meaning (English)
a person who supports and explains an idea or practice
Meaning (मराठी)
पुरस्कर्ता, प्रतिपादक
Used in a sentence
He was among the earliest exponents of cooperative sugar factories.
सहकारी साखर कारखानदारीच्या आद्य पुरस्कर्त्यांपैकी ते एक होते.