sup·port·er 
/səˈpoɚtɚ/ noun
plural sup·port·ers /səˈpoɚtɚ/ noun [count] 1 : a person who supports an idea, a politician, a cause, etc.
▪ the proposal's supporters ▪ the President's supporters ▪ a supporter of the Independent party 2 : a fan of a sports team
▪ the team's loyal supporters
▪ the proposal's supporters ▪ the President's supporters ▪ a supporter of the Independent party
▪ the team's loyal supporters
— see also athletic supporter
