sustentante
[sus.ten.ˈtɐ̃.tə]
nounmasculine/femininepl: sustentantes
supporter; one who sustains or supports
1. A person who provides financial or material support; a breadwinner
The sustentante of the family works hard to provide for everyone.
O sustentante da família trabalha duro para sustentar todos.
2. One who advocates for or defends a cause, theory, or position
He is a strong sustentante of environmental conservation.
Ele é um forte sustentante da conservação ambiental.
3. In academic context: a person defending a thesis or dissertation
The sustentante presented their research findings to the examining board.
O sustentante apresentou seus achados de pesquisa à banca examinadora.
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