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

Still, some Trump supporters are eager for a tougher approach. —Joel Rose, NPR, 8 Feb. 2025

While many Americans believe that Washington’s bureaucracy is inefficient and even wasteful, government programs also have their strong supporters. —Henry Gass, The Christian Science Monitor, 7 Feb. 2025

Attendees included charity representatives, TCF’s board of directors, and supporters, according to a news release. —News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 7 Feb. 2025

Evidently, Hegseth remained on Trump’s mind—or television screen, as an energetic supporter—even after the president left office. —Kyle Khan-Mullins, Forbes, 7 Feb. 2025

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