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

Longtime supporters have jumped ship, viewing the LDP as too old-fashioned and center-leaning, and instead flocked to new right-wing parties. —Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026

Onana stretches both hands in front of him, waiting for the Villa supporters to build the anticipation. —Jacob Tanswell, New York Times, 9 Feb. 2026

Long a controversial issue in Florida, supporters say, in part, a hunt could help better manage bear populations as the animals interact with humans. —Cbs Miami Team, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026

The show featured Trump supporter Kid Rock flanked by country artists Brantley Gilbert, Lee Brice, and Gabby Barrett. —Wesley Stenzel, Entertainment Weekly, 9 Feb. 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