Word
Definitions
01sports fan
B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Sports British English
n. someone who follows and cheers for a particular sports team.
n. a person who follows a specific sports team or athlete, often attending matches and showing public loyalty.
日本語:サポーター※
Español:hincha
“Thousands of football supporters gathered outside the stadium to celebrate the win.”
“The club's loyal supporters remained in the stands long after the final whistle, singing anthems to show their appreciation for the team's effort.”
Usage
Commonly used in British English where American English would prefer 'fan'.
02political or social helper
B2 · Upper Intermediate Countable noun
n. someone who agrees with and helps a political leader, a law, or an idea.
n. an individual who provides active backing or advocacy for a political party, candidate, or social cause.
“The candidate thanked her supporters for their hard work during the election.”
“Supporters of the new environmental policy argue that the long-term ecological benefits far outweigh the initial implementation costs.”
Teaching tip
In a political context, 'supporter' is more neutral than 'activist' or 'partisan'.
03physical object
C1 · Advanced Countable noun Technology Technical
n. a thing that holds something else up or keeps it in place.
n. a structural or functional object designed to bear weight or maintain the position of another part.
日本語:サポーター※
“The shelf needs an extra supporter in the middle so it doesn't bend.”
“Engineers identified a hairline fracture in the primary steel supporter, necessitating an immediate suspension of the construction project.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “supporter” in context.
Verb
01. gain supporters
“The political campaign began to gain supporters after the first debate.”
verb + noun
02. lose supporters
“The club might lose supporters if they continue to increase ticket prices.”
verb + noun
Adjective
03. enthusiastic supporter
“The charity found an enthusiastic supporter in the young entrepreneur.”
adj + noun
04. loyal supporter
“He has been a loyal supporter of the local football team for over twenty years.”
adj + noun
05. strong supporter
“She is a strong supporter of the new environmental laws.”
adj + noun
Noun
06. football supporter
“Thousands of football supporters gathered outside the stadium before the match.”
noun + noun
07. supporter of the project
“As a main supporter of the project, she provided all the necessary funding.”
noun + of + noun
Etymology
From Middle English supporter, supportour, equivalent to support + -er.
Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Word family
VERB
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B1 PreliminaryIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.4.0–5.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 3.0–3.544–71TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.550–784
- Frequency
- Common
- Level
- B1 · IntermediateOxford
- Updated
- アルファベット
- 読み方の一覧 →
QR code
englishreference.com/q/supporter
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「日本語」「カタカナ語」 data: JMdict (EDRDG), CC BY-SA 4.0
Traducciones: Kaikki.org (Wiktionary), CC BY-SA 4.0