supporter
/səˈpɔɹ.tɚ/ noun B1- A person who supports, promotes, advocates or champions a cause, movement, or political party; an adherent.
- A person who provides moral or physical support to another; an attendant participating in a ceremony or procession.
- Someone who is a fan of a certain sports team or sportsperson. · More than 10,000 supporters attended the last match.
- Something that supports another thing.
- Something that supports a structure such as a building or a sculpture.
- An animal or figure that supports a shield in a coat of arms.
- A garter worn around the leg to support a sock or stocking.
Plural supporters
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It was a January the Premier came, to address his loyal supporters and such of his nonsupporters as chose to be present at the monster mass meeting held in Charlottetown.
Even during the off-season, loyal supporters eagerly debate trades and predict future champions.
I remain, as ever, your most devoted correspondent and enthusiastic supporter from across the vast expanse of the oceans.
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