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 men or animals) 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

• advocate
• advocator
• apostle
• backer
• booster
• champion
• espouser
• exponent
• expounder
• friend
• gospeler
• gospeller
• herald
• hierophant
• high priest
• paladin
• promoter
• proponent
• protagonist
• true believer
• tub-thumper
• white knight

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

Goodison is the only stadium in the world to have a church in one of its corners, and St Luke’s remains a vibrant meeting point for supporters on matchday. —Patrick Boyland, New York Times, 15 May 2025

As of Wednesday, nearly 11,500 people, including current students, alumni, faculty and HBCU supporters nationwide, signed a petition opposing Johnson’s appointment, according to the Tallahassee Democrat. —Bea L. Hines, Miami Herald, 15 May 2025

That is undeniable, and so too is the fact that Dan Ndoye and his Bologna team-mates will forever be heroes to Bologna supporters. —Adam Digby, Forbes.com, 15 May 2025

Jordan Klepper has spent more time following Donald Trump around the country than many of his most ardent supporters. —Ethan Shanfeld, Variety, 15 May 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