supporter

B1 Topic:People & Society

US /səˈpɔɹ.tɚ/ UK /səˈpɔː.tə/ See IPA manual

Freq #17399

Meanings

1

noun
A person who supports a team, leader, or cause.

Thousands of supporters filled the stadium.
2

noun
A person who helps someone or something to succeed.

She has always been a loyal supporter of the charity.

Thesaurus

Synonyms

1 noun · a person who supports a... champion patron sponsor

2 noun · a person who helps someone... assistant

More adherent proponent

Opposites

detractor opponent

Word family

Forms supporters

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Phrases (1)

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athletic supporter
a garment that supports the male genitals during vigorous physical activity

Adjective + noun

Etymology

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

supporter Middle English

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Topics

People & Society

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