Definitions

1. noun

a person or thing that supports or maintains something, especially a person who supports a cause or principle

“The community organizer was an upholder of social justice in the city.”

2. noun

a piece of furniture, typically a chair or a stool, that provides support or sustains something

“The upholder of the throne was a beautifully crafted chair with intricate carvings.”

3. verb

to support or maintain something, especially a cause or principle

“She upheld the rights of the marginalized community throughout her career.”