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supporter

/səˈpɔːr.tər/
sup · port · er
Adverb:supportively
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Plural:supporters
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Adjective:supportive
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• noun

1

A person who approves of and encourages someone or something, such as a public figure, movement, or policy, and typically provides practical or financial assistance.

Example

"She has been a lifelong supporter of local literacy programs and public libraries."

2

British A person who is actively interested in and wishes success for a particular sports team.

Example

"Thousands of loyal supporters traveled across the country to watch the championship match."

3

In heraldry, a figure of an animal, human, or mythical creature placed on either side of a shield to appear as if holding it up.

Example

"The royal coat of arms features a lion and a unicorn serving as heraldic supporters."

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• Rhymes for supporter

• Nearby Words

supply
support
supportable
supporter
supporting
supportive
supportively

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in Late Middle English from the verb 'support' (from Old French 'supporter' and Latin 'supportare', meaning 'to carry or bring up') plus the agentive suffix '-er'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Supporter. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/supporter
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