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 animals or people) placed one on each side of an escutcheon and exterior to it

c

: garter sense 1

d

: athletic supporter

Illustration of supporter

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Synonyms of supporter

• proponent
• advocate
• advocator

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

Transgender-rights supporters marched through downtown Seattle Thursday after Washington voters approved a measure barring biological males from girls’ K–12 interscholastic sports, setting up a potential court battle over the new restrictions. — Jackson Thompson Outkick, FOXNews.com, 7 Nov. 2026

That moment encapsulated the night between Brooks and his supporters. — Rashad Alexander november 7, Kansas City Star, 7 Nov. 2026

But Colom and his Black supporters also have never ignored the significance of his candidacy as a Black man. — Bill Barrow, Chicago Tribune, 7 Nov. 2026

But Colom and his Black supporters also have never ignored the significance of his candidacy. — Bill Barrow, Los Angeles Times, 7 Nov. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Phrases Containing supporter

• athletic supporter

Rhymes for supporter

• colporteur
• exporter
• headquarter
• importer
• reporter
• transporter
• mortar
• quarter
• shorter
• sorter

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