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

• S supporter b

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

Trump supporters, by contrast, often hail the president as a slayer of political dynasties. —W. James Antle Iii, The Washington Examiner, 23 Nov. 2025

Affordable, fun, and filled with supporters of the Tennessee Vols, Knoxville is certainly a top contender for the best places to live in the state. —Lydia Mansel, Travel + Leisure, 23 Nov. 2025

The invitation list raised flags for some longtime Kennedy supporters. —Ali Swenson, Fortune, 23 Nov. 2025

Bayazid and Zain are supporters of Zulfikar Ali Bhutto, the leader of the Pakistan People’s Party, who is campaigning in the election of 1970. —Cressida Leyshon, New Yorker, 23 Nov. 2025

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