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Definition of Supporter
1. Noun. A person who backs a politician or a team etc.. "They are friends of the library"
Generic synonyms: Advocate, Advocator, Exponent, Proponent
Specialized synonyms: Anglophil, Anglophile, Believer, Truster, Boswell, Cheerleader, Confederate, Corporatist, Enthusiast, Partisan, Partizan, Francophil, Francophile, Free Trader, Functionalist, Jacobite, Loyalist, Stalwart, New Dealer, Graecophile, Philhellene, Philhellenist, Mainstay, Pillar, Roundhead, Seconder, Shavian, Endorser, Indorser, Ratifier, Subscriber, Sympathiser, Sympathizer, Well-wisher, Toaster, Wassailer, Maintainer, Sustainer, Upholder, Verifier, Voucher, Whig
Derivative terms: Admire, Boost, Champion, Support, Support
2. Noun. Someone who supports or champions something.
Generic synonyms: Benefactor, Helper
Specialized synonyms: Angel, Backer, Godfather, Godparent, Guarantor, Surety, Warranter, Warrantor, Patroness, Patronne, Pillar Of Strength, Tower Of Strength
Derivative terms: Patronise, Patronize, Sponsor, Sponsor, Sponsorship, Support, Support, Support
3. Noun. A person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose. "They hired additional help to finish the work"
Specialized synonyms: Coadjutor, Accomplice, Confederate, Aide, Auxiliary, Attendant, Attender, Tender, Bat Boy, Dental Assistant, Deputy, Lieutenant, Actor's Assistant, Dresser, Event Planner, Facilitator, Flower Girl, Girl Friday, Enforcer, Hatchet Man, Cat's-paw, Instrument, Pawn, Birthing Coach, Doula, Labor Coach, Monitrice, Underboss, Fashion Model, Manakin, Manikin, Mannequin, Mannikin, Model, Model, Poser, Paraprofessional, Powder Monkey, Prompter, Theater Prompter, Chief Assistant, Man Friday, Right-hand Man, Secretarial Assistant, Secretary, Sidesman, Foot Soldier, Subordinate, Subsidiary, Underling, Water Boy, Waterer, Whipper-in
Generic synonyms: Worker
Derivative terms: Assist, Assist, Assistant, Help, Help, Help, Support
4. Noun. A band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve).
5. Noun. A support for the genitals worn by men engaging in strenuous exercise.
Generic synonyms: Man's Clothing, Protective Garment
Definition of Supporter
1. n. One who, or that which, supports; as, oxygen is a supporter of life.
Definition of Supporter
1. Noun. Something that supports a structure such as a building. ¹
2. Noun. A person who supports, promotes, advocates or champions a cause or movement; an adherent. ¹
3. Noun. (heraldry) An animal or figure that supports a shield in a coat of arms. ¹
4. Noun. A garter worn around the leg to support a sock or stocking ¹
5. Noun. (sports) Someone who is a fan of a certain team or sportsperson. ¹
6. Noun. (sports) Someone who attends a sports match. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Supporter
1. one that supports [n -S] - See also: supports
Lexicographical Neighbors of Supporter
Literary usage of Supporter
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. The Annual Register, Or, A View of the History, Politics, and Literature for by Edmund Burke, Benjamin Franklin Collection (Library of Congress), John Davis Batchelder Collection (Library of Congress) (1822)
"Supporter : f 3rd Gent. Usher J Daily Waiter to his Majesty, v. ... The Duke of
The DUKE of YORK, the Duke of Supporter, The Chief Mourner, Supporter, ..."
2. The National Cyclopaedia of American Biography: Being the History of the by James Terry White (1895)
"In politics he is an old-time whig, an admirer and supporter of Henry Clay.
On the organization of the republican party, he readily affiliated with it, ..."
3. The Encyclopedia Americana: A Library of Universal Knowledge (1920)
"He became a recognized authority on financial matters and he was an earnest
supporter of free trade. He was appointed governor-general of Canada in 1839 and ..."
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