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supporter
[suh-pawr-ter, -pohr-]
noun
a person or thing that supports.
an adherent, follower, backer, or advocate.
a device, usually of elastic cotton webbing, for supporting some part of the body, especially a jockstrap.
a garter, especially one attached to a garter belt or girdle.
Heraldry., either of two human or animal figures flanking and supporting an escutcheon in an achievement of arms.
supporter
/ səˈpɔːtə /
noun
a person who or thing that acts as a support
a person who backs a sports team, politician, etc
a garment or device worn to ease the strain on or restrict the movement of a bodily structure or part
heraldry a figure or beast in a coat of arms depicted as holding up the shield
Other Word Forms
- nonsupporter noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of supporter1
Example Sentences
Denmark, a North Atlantic Treaty Organization member, has been one of Ukraine’s staunchest supporters in its war against Russia.
Skyy is dedicating this season to the man who was his first coach and biggest supporter, their bond reflected in almost daily phone calls.
Barghouti, who was sentenced to life in 2004 on murder charges and is considered a terrorist by Israel, is sometimes described by supporters as the "Palestinian Mandela".
Twenty-two supporters walked side-by-side with players in place of the traditional child mascots as part of an initiative involving the Alzheimer's Society.
It followed the death of more than 50 Castillo supporters in a government crackdown on demonstrations calling for her resignation and fresh elections.
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