supporter
n. countablen. someone who likes and follows a specific sports team, politician, or idea. You show your help for them by watching their games or voting for them.
n. a person who approves of and encourages a particular person, group, or ideology. Often used in a sporting context to denote a fan of a specific club or athlete.
The team's supporters cheered loudly when they scored a goal.
Thousands of loyal supporters gathered in the city square to celebrate the local team's championship victory.
While the candidate's core supporters remained steadfast, the recent policy shift alienated those on the periphery of the movement who valued fiscal conservatism over social reform.
From Middle English supporter, supportour, equivalent to support + -er.
Commonly takes the preposition 'of' when identifying the object of support.