Supporter Meaning
/səˈpɔː.tə/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounA person who gives support to someone or something.
nounA person who gives support to someone or something., A person who supports, promotes, advocates or champions a cause, movement, or political party; an adherent.
Sentence Examples
He has a wealthy supporter behind him.
She is a strenuous supporter of women's rights.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The politician thanked every ____ who voted for him in the election.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He has been a loyal ____ of the local football team since he was a young and enthusiastic child today.
Word Origin & History
From Middle English supporter, supportour, equivalent to support + -er.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"During the latter part of the rebellion, he has pretended to be a warm supporter of the Government, and he may have been sincere; but, from what others have told me, he said to them he was not during the early part of the rebellion."
— 1865, “Defense of Dr. Samuel A. Mudd”, in Benn Pitman, compiler, The Assassination of President Lincoln and the Trial of the Conspirators David E. Herold, Mary E. Surratt, Lewis Payne, George A. Atzerodt, Edward Spangler, Samuel A. Mudd, Samuel Arnold, Michael O'Laughlin, Cincinnati, Oh.; New York, N.Y.: Moore, Wilstach & Baldwin, →OCLC, page 189:
"Linda Sanchez […] Strong supporter of intellectual property rights; consistently voted in favor of artists and songwriters on bills before the intellectual property subcommittee."
— 2006 November 4, Susan Butler, “Voters Guide: So Many Candidates. Who's Going to Mind Your Business?”, in Billboard, volume 118, number 44, New York, N.Y.: VNU Business Media, →ISSN, →OCLC, page 32:
"The Inthronization. The King ascended the Theatre, accompanied by the two Bishops his Supporters, the Great Officers of State, the Lords carrying the Swords, and the Lords who had borne Their Majesties' Regalia, and was Inthroned by the Archbishops, Bishops, and the other Peers, who then stood about the steps of the Throne."
— 1937 November 10, “Ceremonial of the Coronation of Their Majesties [King George VI and his wife Elizabeth, Westminster Abbey, London, 12 May 1937]”, in The London Gazette (Supplement), number 34453, archived from the original on 21 Oct 2014, page 7031 at 7056:
"People who have not had a personal relationship with an LGBT individual are often unaware of the issues facing the community. By being an advocate and supporter of LGBT equality, you are leading by example. Odds are others will follow."
— 2012 September, “Will People Think I'm Gay?”, in Coming out as a Straight Supporter: A Guide to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender Americans, [United States]: PFLAG; Human Rights Campaign, page 13:
"On February 14, Mr. S. F. Sanders observed two trainloads of football supporters from Bolton which were conveyed to Luton by Nos. 45710, Irresistible, and 45712, Victory, respectively."
— 1953 April, “Notes and News: Locomotive Notes: London Midland Region”, in Railway Magazine, page 285:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The politician thanked every ____ who voted for him in the election.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
He has been a loyal ____ of the local football team since he was a young and enthusiastic child today.