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

The food, which includes dishes like broccoli casserole and apple cobbler, is all donated by local supporters. —Leondra Head, CBS News, 27 Jan. 2026

Hezbollah leader Sheikh Naim Kassem said via a video address to thousands of supporters gathered for a rally in support of Iran in Beirut’s southern suburbs. —Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 26 Jan. 2026

As Seminole commissioners delve into the finances of the Seminole Cultural Arts Council this week, supporters of the non-profit group fear their organization may no longer be able to provide grants, programs and school events that promote the arts if their county funding is cut or eliminated. —Martin E. Comas, The Orlando Sentinel, 26 Jan. 2026

Houston is touted by supporters as a notable exception. —Bri Hatch, Chalkbeat, 26 Jan. 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