supporter
Americannoun
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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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Dr Laftah is a supporter of getting a good night's sleep.
From BBC ● Sep. 21, 2026
All were gifts from Gavin de Becker, a security consultant and supporter.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 18, 2026
Miliband was speaking as “a proud British Jew” and a lifelong supporter of the state of Israel, he said.
From Salon ● Sep. 14, 2026
He is the fifth Palestine Action supporter to have been convicted over the attack.
From BBC ● Sep. 14, 2026
Arnold was a faithful supporter of Lincoln during the war’s darkest hours, and the resulting dip in the president’s popularity cost Arnold his seat in the Flouse.
From "Lincoln's Last Days: The Shocking Assassination that Changed America Forever" by Bill O'Reilly
The piece received a decent number of readers, and a couple of radio shows reached out to have me on to talk about Trump and his supporters who believe in medbeds.
From Slate ● Sep. 22, 2026
“Historically Asian investors have been big supporters of France, as for them the potential universe of European government bonds is Germany and France.”
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 21, 2026
He is looking to rally her supporters as well as disaffected Republican voters.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 21, 2026
Their supporters are being cast into a scenario that none of them want to be a part of - wondering aloud, or just quietly, if the icon still has it in him.
From BBC ● Sep. 20, 2026
As Burkhart left the courtroom, White strove to catch his attention, but Burkhart was swept away by a mob of Hale’s supporters.
From "Killers of the Flower Moon" by David Grann
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