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Supporter: Meaning, Examples, and Usage (2 meaning)

Meaning 1：advocate (supporter)

supporter 🔊

/səˈpɔːrtər/

A person who helps or backs up a particular idea, group, or person.

Diverse group of supporters in blue shirts holding hands in park

advocate 🔊

➕

/ˈædvəkət/

An individual who actively supports or promotes a particular cause, person, or organization.

📁 Category：Social Roles 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Root Explanation

From Latin 'supportare' (sub- 'from below' + portare 'to carry') + agent suffix '-er'.

💡 Mnemonic

Think of 'supporter' as 'support' + 'er'. Imagine a person holding up a sign to show support for a cause or team.

📖 Example

As a longtime supporter of the local animal shelter, Maria volunteers every weekend. 🔊 Maria volunteers every weekend as a longtime supporter of the local animal shelter.

🔗 Collocations

strong supporter – a person who firmly backs something

supporter of democracy – a person who advocates for democratic principles

political supporter – a person who endorses a political party or candidate

🔄 Synonyms

advocate (n.) – A person who publicly supports or recommends a particular cause or policy.

backer (n.) – A person who gives financial or other support to a person, enterprise, or project.

champion (n.) – A person who fights for a cause or defends another person.

🚫 Antonyms

opponent (n.) – A person who disagrees with or resists a proposal or practice.

detractor (n.) – A person who belittles or criticizes someone or something.

critic (n.) – A person who expresses an unfavorable opinion of something.

🌱 Derivatives

support (v./n.) – to give assistance or the act of giving assistance

supportive (adj.) – providing encouragement or emotional help

supportingly (adv.) – in a manner that gives support

📖 Cultural Story

The word 'supporter' evolved from Latin 'supportare', meaning 'to carry from below'. In modern English, it is heavily used in political campaigns and sports, where fans or advocates are called supporters.

Meaning 2：fan (supporter)

supporter 🔊

/səˈpɔːrtər/

A sports fan, especially someone who follows a particular team.

Excited sports fans with painted faces cheering in stadium

fan 🔊

➕

/fæn/

A person who enthusiastically follows and cheers for a sports team.

📁 Category：Entertainment & Sports 🔖 Level：intermediate

📘 Details & Usage

📖 Example

The stadium was packed with cheering supporters wearing the team's red and white scarves. 🔊 The stadium was packed with cheering supporters wearing the team's red and white scarves.

🔗 Collocations

loyal supporter – a fan who consistently supports a team through good and bad times

team supporter – a person who supports a specific sports team

football supporter – a fan of football (soccer)

🔄 Synonyms

fan (n.) – An enthusiastic devotee of a particular sport or team.

follower (n.) – A person who closely follows a team or player.

enthusiast (n.) – A person who is very interested in a particular activity or subject.

🚫 Antonyms

hater (n.) – A person who strongly dislikes a particular team or player.

opponent (n.) – A person who supports the opposing team.

detractor (n.) – A person who belittles or speaks negatively about a team.

🌱 Derivatives

support (v./n.) – to give assistance or the act of giving assistance

supportive (adj.) – providing encouragement or emotional help

supportingly (adv.) – in a manner that gives support