Sponsor Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary (original) (raw)

Britannica Dictionary definition of SPONSOR

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a

:

a person or organization that pays the cost of an activity or event (such as a radio or television program, sports event, concert, etc.) in return for the right to advertise during the activity or event

• Our company is a sponsor of the race.
• corporate sponsors

b

:

a person or organization that gives someone money for participating in a charity event (such as a walk or race)

• I have over 50 sponsors for next week's race.

c

:

an organization that gives money to an athlete for training, clothes, equipment, etc., in return for the right to use the athlete for advertising

• Her sponsors include a major sneaker company.

2

a

:

someone who takes the responsibility for someone or something

• He agreed to be my sponsor so that I could join the club.
• The senator is a sponsor of the proposed bill.

b

:

a person who teaches and guides someone in religious or spiritual matters

• She was my sponsor at my confirmation. [=she helped to prepare me for my confirmation]