supporter

noun

sup·​port·​er sə-ˈpȯr-tər How to pronounce supporter (audio)
: one that supports or acts as a support: such as
b
: one of two figures (as of men or animals) placed one on each side of an escutcheon and exterior to it

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Examples of supporter in a Sentence

a supporter of the Independent party President Lyndon B. Johnson was a strong supporter of civil rights.
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Photo: David Dee Delgado/AFP/Getty Images Members and supporters of the New York Immigration Coalition at an Election Night watch party at their offices in New York City. Curbed Staff, Curbed, 6 Nov. 2024 Nearly six in 10 Trump supporters think the country's best days are behind it. Gary Langer, ABC News, 5 Nov. 2024 The extended conversation caused Trump to arrive hours late to his campaign rally in Traverse City, Michigan, though his supporters praised his stamina and work ethic for making the journey between campaign stops. Thomas G. Moukawsher, Newsweek, 5 Nov. 2024 Related article Elon Musk’s misleading election claims have been viewed more than 2 billion times on X, analysis finds Former President Donald Trump and many of his supporters have already made repeated false claims that Democrats are cheating in the election. Clare Duffy, CNN, 5 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for supporter 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of supporter was in the 15th century

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“Supporter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supporter. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

supporter

noun
sup·​port·​er sə-ˈpōrt-ər How to pronounce supporter (audio)
-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

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