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supporter
noun
sup·port·er
sə-ˈpȯr-tər 
b
: one of two figures (as of men or animals) placed one on each side of an escutcheon and exterior to it
c
Synonyms
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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The officers, James Blassingame and Sidney Hemby, as well as the Democratic lawmakers, argued that Trump incited the mob of his supporters who breached the U.S. Capitol in violation of federal and local laws.
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Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 1 Dec. 2023
Worse, elite supporters of solar and wind don’t want them in their backyard.
—Wal Van Lierop, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
After completing her sentence, Tamimi arrived home to a hero’s welcome and was greeted by crowds of supporters.
—Niha Masih, Washington Post, 30 Nov. 2023
This attitude is especially prevalent among Russians older than 65, who are also Mr. Putin’s core supporters.
—Neil MacFarquhar, New York Times, 30 Nov. 2023
Relatives of the Bibas family and their supporters held a rally calling for their immediate release Tuesday in Tel Aviv.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC News, 29 Nov. 2023
These tensions came to a head in 1856, when conflict broke out between Cabet’s supporters and his critics in the colony.
—John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Nov. 2023
Biden has been a strong supporter of Israel for his entire political career.
—Matthew Duss, Foreign Affairs, 27 Nov. 2023
Videos were shared on social media before the rally, showing a packed venue and supporters lined up to see Haley.
—Julia Johnson, Washington Examiner, 27 Nov. 2023
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Melissa Quinn, CBS News, 1 Dec. 2023
Worse, elite supporters of solar and wind don’t want them in their backyard.
—Wal Van Lierop, Forbes, 30 Nov. 2023
After completing her sentence, Tamimi arrived home to a hero’s welcome and was greeted by crowds of supporters.
—Niha Masih, Washington Post, 30 Nov. 2023
This attitude is especially prevalent among Russians older than 65, who are also Mr. Putin’s core supporters.
—Neil MacFarquhar, New York Times, 30 Nov. 2023
Relatives of the Bibas family and their supporters held a rally calling for their immediate release Tuesday in Tel Aviv.
—Yuliya Talmazan, NBC News, 29 Nov. 2023
These tensions came to a head in 1856, when conflict broke out between Cabet’s supporters and his critics in the colony.
—John Last, Smithsonian Magazine, 28 Nov. 2023
Biden has been a strong supporter of Israel for his entire political career.
—Matthew Duss, Foreign Affairs, 27 Nov. 2023
Videos were shared on social media before the rally, showing a packed venue and supporters lined up to see Haley.
—Julia Johnson, Washington Examiner, 27 Nov. 2023
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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
Phrases Containing supporter
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“Supporter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supporter. Accessed 11 Dec. 2023.
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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
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