supporter

noun

sup·​port·​er sə-ˈpȯr-tər How to pronounce supporter (audio)
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: one that supports or acts as a support: such as
a
: adherent, partisan
b
: one of two figures (as of animals or people) placed one on each side of an escutcheon and exterior to it
c
: garter sense 1
d
: athletic supporter

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a supporter of the Independent party President Lyndon B. Johnson was a strong supporter of civil rights.
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Although Bass has repeatedly denounced Gates’ 14-year tenure on the campaign trail, one of her biggest financial supporters has been keeping his legacy alive. — Connor Sheets, Los Angeles Times, 24 Oct. 2026 One section of bleachers directly behind the lectern and in the eye of the cameras was filled with supporters who looked young enough to be Florida Gulf Coast undergrads. — Christopher Spata, Miami Herald, 24 Oct. 2026 Historically, each president's detractors have seen midterms as an opportunity, while his supporters have often been complacent — or at least less motivated. — Ron Elving, NPR, 24 Oct. 2026 Many experts still recommend that monarch supporters give the butterflies their best shot by planting native milkweeds and nectar plants. — Anne Ewbank, Sacbee.com, 24 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for supporter

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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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 27 Oct. 2026.

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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

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supporter

noun
sup·​port·​er
: a woven or knitted band or elastic device supporting a part
especially : athletic supporter

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