Supporter Definition & Meaning

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Synonyms supporter American [suh-pawr-ter, -pohr-] / səˈpɔr tər, -ˈpoʊr- /

noun

1. a person or thing that supports.

2. an adherent, follower, backer, or advocate.

3. a device, usually of elastic cotton webbing, for supporting some part of the body, especially a jockstrap.

4. a garter, especially one attached to a garter belt or girdle.

5. Heraldry. either of two human or animal figures flanking and supporting an escutcheon in an achievement of arms.

supporter British / səˈpɔːtə /

noun

1. a person who or thing that acts as a support

2. a person who backs a sports team, politician, etc

3. a garment or device worn to ease the strain on or restrict the movement of a bodily structure or part

4. heraldry a figure or beast in a coat of arms depicted as holding up the shield

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Other Word Forms

• nonsupporter noun

Etymology

Origin of supporter

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; support + -er 1

Example Sentences

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Thousands of young orange-clad supporters cheered the rallies of Thailand's most popular political party ahead of elections this weekend, but few expect it to take power.

From Barron's

But there are supporters who still need to be convinced.

From BBC

He told a huge crowd of supporters gathered on Bogotá’s central square recently that such assertions were a “bag of lies.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Do they not understand how at this time, every club - so every player, coach and manager, and every supporter too - is zoned in on what is happening in the transfer market?

From BBC

Initial concerns that stricter Islamist rules would be imposed by Sharaa and his supporters, who adhere to a strict interpretation of Sunni Islam, have not materialised in the main, but worries still linger for some.

From BBC

Related Words

• ally
• defender
• follower
• patron
• proponent
• support

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