Meaning & use
supporter
A person who agrees with and provides help, encouragement, or approval for a cause, team, or person.
See it in a sentence
Thousands of supporters filled the stadium wearing the team's colors.
The candidate thanked her supporters for their tireless work during the campaign.
A note on using this word
Supporter is used both for fans of sports teams and backers of ideas, causes, or political figures.
Words with a similar meaning
backeradvocate
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