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1. A person who backs a politician or a team etc.
   "all their supporters came out for the game";
   - protagonist, champion, admirer, booster, friend
    
2. Someone who supports or champions something
   - patron, sponsor
    
3. A person who contributes to the fulfilment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
   "my invaluable supporter";
   - assistant, helper, help, aid
    
4. A band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve)
   - garter
    
5. A support for the genitals worn by men engaging in strenuous exercise
   - athletic supporter, suspensor, jockstrap, jock [informal]

Derived forms: supporters

Type of: advocate, advocator, band, benefactor, exponent, helper, man's clothing, proponent, protective garment, worker

Encyclopedia: Supporter