supporter
Americannoun
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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.
noun
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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
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Steve Caputo, a Trump supporter visiting from New Jersey for the first time in decades, said he’d expected the renovation to be done by now but wasn’t bothered by the mess.
From Slate • Jun. 19, 2026
"We get requests for everything, even dentists, everyone is calling us and asking if they can have a robot as a supporter, because they can't find people," chief executive David Reger told AFP.
From Barron's • Jun. 19, 2026
“Being a Canadian football supporter, the roller-coaster ride has been downward for most of the years,” said Totera, who pulled on his first Canada soccer shirt the year he entered first grade.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 19, 2026
"It won't be long before it becomes just a natural advertisement break," added an England supporter coming out of the Dallas Stadium after the defeat of Croatia.
From BBC • Jun. 18, 2026
Since Mr. Belafonte was a dedicated supporter of the Freedom Riders, he challenged us not to talk the talk, but to walk the walk.
From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers
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