1. (noun) supporter, protagonist, champion, admirer, booster, friend
a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
"all their supporters came out for the game"; "they are friends of the library"
2. (noun) patron, sponsor, supporter
someone who supports or champions something
3. (noun) assistant, helper, help, supporter
a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose
"my invaluable assistant"; "they hired additional help to finish the work"
4. (noun) garter, supporter
a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve)
5. (noun) athletic supporter, supporter, suspensor, jockstrap, jock
a support for the genitals worn by men engaging in strenuous exercise
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