supporter
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supporters
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a person or thing that supports.
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an adherent, follower, backer, or advocate.
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a device, usually of elastic cotton webbing, for supporting some part of the body, especially a jockstrap.
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a garter, especially one attached to a garter belt or girdle.
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Heraldry. either of two human or animal figures flanking and supporting an escutcheon in an achievement of arms.
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a person who or thing that acts as a support
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a person who backs a sports team, politician, etc
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a garment or device worn to ease the strain on or restrict the movement of a bodily structure or part
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heraldry a figure or beast in a coat of arms depicted as holding up the shield
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Origin of supporter
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; support + -er 1
Explanation
A supporter is someone who's a fan or advocate of a person, group, or cause. During a political speech, it's easy to tell who the candidate's supporters are, because they're cheering and clapping. You can be a supporter of a political party, a public figure, a sports team, or even an idea. If you're a supporter of civil rights, you're also more likely to be a supporter of the candidate who actively advocates for equal protections and opportunities. Supporter is from support and its Latin root, supportare, "carry" or "bring forward."
Vocabulary lists containing supporter
Example Sentences
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He made his biggest mark as chairman of the House Intelligence Committee from 2011 to 2015 and was a strong supporter of post-9/11 surveillance programs.
From Slate ● Aug. 6, 2026
Wood was a longtime supporter of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 31, 2026
Koch is a leading supporter of Integrated Information Theory, which attempts to describe consciousness mathematically.
From Science Daily ● Jul. 30, 2026
Lummis has been a top supporter of the crypto legislation.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 29, 2026
At fourteen, Gale, the eldest of the kids, became the main supporter of the family.
From "Catching Fire" by Suzanne Collins
Meanwhile, detained immigrants and their supporters have raised increasing alarms over medical care provided by ICE.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 6, 2026
This season, supporters will be able to watch N'Golo Kante and Ederson at Fenerbahce; Victor Osimhen, Ilkay Gundogan and Leroy Sane at Galatasaray; and now Salah at Trabzonspor.
From BBC ● Aug. 5, 2026
El-Sayed at one point had to direct his supporters not to mock Stevens in gross personal terms online.
From Slate ● Aug. 5, 2026
But Warsh’s supporters say he shouldn’t have to explain himself.
From MarketWatch ● Aug. 4, 2026
The legal aid division of the Baton Rouge Bar Association intervenes on her behalf, and Joey’s many supporters flood government offices in protest.
From "At Last She Stood" by Erin Entrada Kelly
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