English · Word Candidate

supporter

/səˈpɔː.tə/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: supporters

Sense 1

Meaning · English

A person who gives support to someone or something. — A person who supports, promotes, advocates or champions a cause, movement, or political party; an adherent.

Noun

Examples

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.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Meaning · English

A person who gives support to someone or something. — A person who provides moral or physical support to another; an attendant participating in a ceremony or procession.

Noun

Examples

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

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “supporter” mean?

A person who gives support to someone or something. — A person who supports, promotes, advocates or champions a cause, movement, or political party; an adherent.

Is “supporter” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.