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

  • (..) 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