SUPPORTER
(noun) a support for the genitals worn by men engaging in strenuous exercise
synonyms : athletic supporter , jock , jockstrap , suspensor(noun) a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve)
synonyms : garter(noun) 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"
synonyms : assistant , help , helper(noun) someone who supports or champions something
synonyms : patron , sponsor(noun) a person who backs a politician or a team etc.
"all their supporters came out for the game", "they are friends of the library"
synonyms : admirer , booster , champion , friend , protagonistThe winning team had many champions to cheer and support them at the contest. -added by Aswathy_inlas
The US elections saw a tough campaign battle between McCain and Obama protagonists. -added by naila_inlas
WordNet® 3.0, © 2006 by Princeton University.


