Upholder
(noun)
- A person or thing that upholds or supports something.
- A person who maintains or adheres to a particular tradition, principle, or law.
Origin:
From old english upphaldere, from upp- + holdere.
Examples:
- She is an upholder of traditional values.
- He is a strong upholder of the constitution.
- The government is an upholder of democracy.
- The company is an upholder of ethical standards.
- The activist is a vocal upholder of human rights.