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supporter
[ suh-pawr-ter, -pohr- ]
noun
- a person or thing that supports.
- an adherent, follower, backer, or advocate.
- a device, usually of elastic cotton webbing, for supporting some part of the body, especially a jockstrap.
- a garter, especially one attached to a garter belt or girdle.
- Heraldry. either of two human or animal figures flanking and supporting an escutcheon in an achievement of arms.
supporter
/ əˈɔːə /
noun
- a person who or thing that acts as a support
- a person who backs a sports team, politician, etc
- a garment or device worn to ease the strain on or restrict the movement of a bodily structure or part
- heraldry a figure or beast in a coat of arms depicted as holding up the shield
Other Word Forms
- ԴDzȴܱ·ǰİ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of supporter1
Example Sentences
Kogan, who will now face MPs on the Culture, Media and Sport committee for "pre-appointment scrutiny", says he will work with clubs and supporters to create a "dynamic framework" for English football.
Brighton have issues too - their form has fallen off a cliff of late and their supporters are not pleased with the way they are finishing the season either.
"We saw with Newcastle what seeing your team lift silverware can mean to supporters and sometimes it's a once in a lifetime type thing," he added.
Among the teams, Red Bull are the biggest supporters of this idea.
Meanwhile, Aimee and her supporters demanded the kidnappers be found and brought to justice.
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