supporter

noun

sup·​port·​er sə-ˈpȯr-tər How to pronounce supporter (audio)
: one that supports or acts as a support: such as
b
: one of two figures (as of men or animals) placed one on each side of an escutcheon and exterior to it

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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 On the other side of the gym, 1,500-strong Mira Costa supporters filled their side for a volleyball match featuring their No. 1 Mustangs against the Cubs. Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 23 Mar. 2024 This year's selections for the RBG Award seem to have caught Ginsburg's family and supporters by surprise: the Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg Woman of Leadership Award had been touted as a celebration of women who are role models and have a positive impact on the world. Bill Chappell, NPR, 23 Mar. 2024 Since 1909 the Charity Ball has brought together community leaders and supporters for a night of elegance and entertainment to support children’s health. U-T Staff, San Diego Union-Tribune, 22 Mar. 2024 Digital World’s more than 400,000 retail investors included supporters of Trump and speculators hoping to cash in on the deal’s attention. Drew Harwell, Washington Post, 22 Mar. 2024 Trump also publicly excoriated Vice President Mike Pence for refusing to block the certification, even as Trump supporters were calling for Pence to be hung. Jonathan Shorman, Kansas City Star, 22 Mar. 2024 But supporters cheered outside of parliament after the vote was announced. Cameron Pugh, The Christian Science Monitor, 21 Mar. 2024 Freeway removal supporters say the streets can handle the change, which would open 15 to 18 acres for commercial development − and tear down a barrier between downtown, the lakefront and the Third Ward. Tom Daykin, Journal Sentinel, 11 Mar. 2024 Trump supporters swooned about the majesty of American justice, and the commentariat seethed. Andrew C. McCarthy, National Review, 11 Mar. 2024

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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

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“Supporter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/supporter. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

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

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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