1. a person who supports, maintains, or defends something such as a principle, law, or tradition

Examples

• She was known as a strong upholder of civil rights.
• The judge was an upholder of constitutional law.
• He remained an upholder of traditional values throughout his life.
• The organization seeks upholders of environmental protection.
• As an upholder of justice, she fought against corruption.
• The teacher was an upholder of academic standards.