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

Strong supporters of Israel, meanwhile, argue the plan grants too much authority to a new Gaza governance structure and could weaken Israeli security. —Mandy Taheri, MSNBC Newsweek, 16 Nov. 2025

Last November, disruption of an ISIS supporter allegedly looking to carry out an attack on Election Day. —Sarah Boxer, CNN Money, 16 Nov. 2025

Bryan and his supporters called for the dollar to be convertible into silver, valuing 16 ounces of silver equivalent to 1 ounce of gold—a ratio far below the ratio then prevailing in the market, which was about 31 to 1. —David McWilliams, Fortune, 16 Nov. 2025

Greene embarked on a charm offensive in recent weeks, with interviews and appearances in media aimed at people who aren't hardcore Trump supporters. —Arkansas Online, 16 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