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

Becoming a contributor to Fox News, she was vocal on topics such as gender and freedom of speech and became an outspoken supporter of Donald Trump before joining the Republican Party less than a month ago.

From BBC

He has been a consistent supporter of many Israelis’ ambitions to expand into territories that would form part of any future Palestinian state.

From BBC

A 44-year-old Princeton graduate and staunch Trump supporter, Hegseth has since 2017 been a co-host of the weekend edition of morning program “Fox & Friends,” on which Trump has appeared.

From Los Angeles Times

“A lot of people focus on policy, a lot of people focus on process,” Oklahoma Sen. Markwayne Mullin, a Thune supporter, told reporters after the vote.

From Slate

Supporter groups and the English Football League are among those to have welcomed the bill, though the Premier League has insisted there is no need for an independent regulator.

From BBC

Related Words

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