supporter

noun

sup·​port·​er sə-ˈpȯr-tər 

: one that supports or acts as a support: such as

a

: adherent, partisan

b

: one of two figures (as of men or animals) placed one on each side of an escutcheon and exterior to it

c

: garter sense 1

d

: athletic supporter

Illustration of supporter

• S supporter b

Synonyms

• advocate
• advocator
• apostle
• backer
• booster
• champion
• espouser
• exponent
• expounder
• friend
• gospeler
• gospeller
• herald
• hierophant
• high priest
• paladin
• promoter
• proponent
• protagonist
• true believer
• tub-thumper
• white knight

Examples of supporter in a Sentence

a supporter of the Independent party

President Lyndon B. Johnson was a strong supporter of civil rights.

Recent Examples on the Web

Kallie and the kids have supported Spencer at a handful of events Spencer’s wife and children are clearly his biggest supporters. —Kelsie Gibson, Peoplemag, 4 June 2024

What would Banks and his supporters think? Mitch Daniels is an Indiana Republican. —Jay Nordlinger, National Review, 3 June 2024

The governor and his supporters are using three fundraising committees, including the Campaign for Democracy PAC, according to data from OpenSecrets, a nonpartisan campaign finance watchdog group, and the Federal Election Commission. —Andrew Sheeler, Sacramento Bee, 3 June 2024

Sheinbaum asked supporters in her campaign-closing speech on Wednesday in Mexico City’s historic Zócalo, or central square. —Patrick J. McDonnell, Los Angeles Times, 1 June 2024

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing supporter

• athletic supporter

Kids Definition

supporter

noun

sup·​port·​er sə-ˈpōrt-ər 

-ˈpȯrt-

: one that supports

especially : one who argues or votes for someone or something

Medical Definition

supporter

noun

sup·​port·​er

: a woven or knitted band or elastic device supporting a part

especially : athletic supporter