supporter

noun

USsuh-POR-tur/səˈpɔɹ.tɚ/UKsuh-PAW-tuh/səˈpɔː.tə/

8 meanings of supporter

1
nouncountable
Someone who backs a cause, group, or political party and helps it succeed.
Like someone who roots for a friend's plan and helps make it happen.
Every supporter of the new park showed up to vote for it.
She has been a loyal supporter of the campaign for years.
Similarbacker, advocate, champion, adherent, follower
Oppositeopponent, critic
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2
nouncountable
A fan who follows and cheers for a sports team or athlete.
Like someone who always cheers for the same team, win or lose.
He is a lifelong supporter of the local soccer team.
Thousands of supporters filled the stadium before kickoff.
Similarfan, follower
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3
nouncountable
A person who helps and stands by another, or who walks beside someone in a ceremony.
Like someone who holds your arm so you do not fall.
Her best friend acted as her supporter throughout the difficult treatment.
Two supporters walked beside the bride during the procession.
Similarhelper, attendant
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4
nouncountable
A thing that holds up or holds in place another thing.
Like a stick that keeps a young plant standing straight.
The shelf needs a stronger supporter underneath to hold the books.
Without a firm supporter, the pole kept falling over.
Similarprop, brace, strut
5
nouncountable
A strong part that holds up a building, statue, or other large structure.
Like the legs of a table that hold up everything on top.
The old bridge rested on a stone supporter at each end.
Workers replaced the rusted supporter beneath the statue.
Similarpillar, column, pier
6
nounabbreviationclipping
Short form of athletic supporter. It names the protective sports garment also called a jockstrap.
He packed a clean supporter in his gym bag before practice.
The coach reminded the boys to wear a supporter during contact drills.
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7
nouncountable
A band worn around the leg to hold up a sock or stocking.
Like a small strap that keeps your socks from falling down.
He wore a supporter to keep his long socks from slipping down.
Grandfather kept his stockings up with an elastic supporter.
Similargarter
8
nouncountable
An animal or figure drawn holding up a shield in a coat of arms.
Like two figures standing on each side, holding up a sign between them.
A lion serves as the supporter on the left side of the shield.
The two supporters in the design were a unicorn and a lion.
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Origin

From Middle English supportour, made from the word "support" plus "-er".