supporter
Americannoun
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a person or thing that supports.
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an adherent, follower, backer, or advocate.
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a device, usually of elastic cotton webbing, for supporting some part of the body, especially a jockstrap.
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a garter, especially one attached to a garter belt or girdle.
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Heraldry. either of two human or animal figures flanking and supporting an escutcheon in an achievement of arms.
noun
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a person who or thing that acts as a support
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a person who backs a sports team, politician, etc
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a garment or device worn to ease the strain on or restrict the movement of a bodily structure or part
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heraldry a figure or beast in a coat of arms depicted as holding up the shield
Other Word Forms
- nonsupporter noun
Etymology
Origin of supporter
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; support + -er 1
Example Sentences
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He died, his supporters say, vindicated in that belief.
The bloody events of January have further disillusioned and frustrated Pezeshkian’s supporters.
From Barron's
The bloody events of January have further disillusioned and frustrated Pezeshkian’s supporters.
From Barron's
On a 9-2 vote, the commission backed the council expansion, with supporters saying that smaller ethnic groups, including Black and Asian American and Pacific Islander residents, would be better represented.
From Los Angeles Times
Epstein appears to have taken advantage of this dependence on rich supporters by presenting himself as someone who could deliver both his own money and access to other affluent donors.
From Salon
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