Noun Definition

supporter

1.Definition: a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve)

Related Noun(s):garter

Category: Objects

2.Definition: a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

"All their supporters came out for the game", "They are friends of the library"

Related Noun(s):admirer, booster, champion, friend, protagonist

Category: People

3.Definition: a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

Related Noun(s):assistant, help, helper

Category: People

4.Definition: someone who supports or champions something

Related Noun(s):patron, sponsor

Category: People