supporter

Definition

  • noun: a person who supports an idea, a politician, a cause, etc.
  • noun: one that 'supports' or acts as a 'support'
  • synonyms: maecenas, santa claus, abettor

Examples

  • a 'supporter' of the Independent party

  • the team's loyal 'supporters'

  • the President's 'supporters'

Movie clips

Movie quotes

  • (..) Just two more travellers, mad with lust. Thank you. Curious hair. The Mother of Dragons. It appears you're not the only Targaryen supporter. Someone who inspires priests and whores is worth taking seriously. What makes you ***? The magic. Well, she's taken. (..)
    2015 TvShow: Game of Thrones Title: High Sparrow Season: 5 Episode 3
  • (..) his biggest critic, are supporting him now? History. By the end of the day, the country will have its first woman president. Look, I've always been a supporter of the idea of a woman in the Oval Office. But when all is said and done, you do realize that Francis Underwood will still be sleeping (..)
    2017 TvShow: House of Cards Title: Chapter 65 Season: 5 Episode 13
  • (..) to California without preparing right. - That's gonna get us in trouble. - Are you Charles Palantine, the candidate? Yes, I am. I'm one of your biggest supporters. I tell everybody that comes in this taxi that they have to vote for you. Why, thank you... Travis. I'm sure you're gonna win, sir. (..)
    1976 Taxi Driver