Meaning & use
Sympathizers
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People who support, approve of, or share the feelings and views of a particular cause, group, or person, especially in a political context.
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The rebel group gained sympathizers among the rural population.
Government sympathizers filled the stadium for the rally.
A note on using this word
Often used in political or historical contexts to describe people who support a movement without formally joining it.
Words with a similar meaning
supportersbackersadvocates
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Words with an opposite meaning
opponentscritics
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