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supporter.

A person who gives support to someone or something.

9 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/səˈpɔː.tə/Received-Pronunciation/səˈpɔɹ.tɚ/General-American/-ɾɚ/General-American
  1. A person who gives support to someone or something. A person who supports, promotes, advocates or champions a cause, movement, or political party; an adherent.

  2. A person who gives support to someone or something. A person who provides moral or physical support to another; an attendant participating in a ceremony or procession.

  3. A person who gives support to someone or something. Someone who is a fan of a certain sports team or sportsperson.

    More than 10,000 supporters attended the last match.
  4. Something that supports another thing.

  5. Something that supports another thing. Something that supports a structure such as a building or a sculpture.

  6. Something that supports another thing. An animal or figure that supports a shield in a coat of arms.

  7. Something that supports another thing. A garter worn around the leg to support a sock or stocking.

  8. Something that supports another thing. Clipping of athletic supporter.

    abbreviation · alt-of · clipping
Where this word comes from

From Middle English supporter, supportour, equivalent to support + -er.

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