supporter

[ suh-pawr-ter, -pohr- ]

noun

1. a person or thing that supports.
2. an adherent, follower, backer, or advocate.
3. a device, usually of elastic cotton webbing, for supporting some part of the body, especially a jockstrap.
4. a garter, especially one attached to a garter belt or girdle.
5. Heraldry. either of two human or animal figures flanking and supporting an escutcheon in an achievement of arms.

supporter

/ səˈpɔːtə /

noun

1. a person who or thing that acts as a support
2. a person who backs a sports team, politician, etc
3. a garment or device worn to ease the strain on or restrict the movement of a bodily structure or part
4. heraldry a figure or beast in a coat of arms depicted as holding up the shield

Other Words From

• nonsup·porter noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of supporter¹

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; support + -er ¹

Example Sentences

Yuan was racially abused alongside a female colleague outside Wembley Stadium by Real Madrid supporters after the Champions League final in June.

From BBC

Mr Hughes - who was once found guilty of assault for pushing a hunt supporter - admits violent incidents can happen.

From BBC

Lutnick, a native of Long Island, New York, is a long-time Republican and supporter of Trump, with whom he overlapped in the New York social scene.

From BBC

Once the anthem stopped, he was able to raise his arm into the air and mouthed "Gracias" to the supporters chanting his name.

From BBC

When Trump lost the 2020 election and encouraged a mob of his supporters to block the peaceful transfer of power, most Republican senators — even those who forcefully condemned the attack on the U.S.

From Salon

Related Words

• ally
• defender
• follower
• patron
• proponent
• support