supporter
US /səˈpɔːr.t̬ɚ/
UK /səˈpɔːr.t̬ɚ/
1.
sostenitore, tifoso, partigiano
a person who approves of and encourages someone or something (e.g., a public figure, a movement, a team) and gives them help and encouragement
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She is a strong supporter of environmental protection.
È una forte sostenitrice della protezione ambientale.
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The football team has many loyal supporters.
La squadra di calcio ha molti sostenitori leali.
2.
sostegno, supporto, puntello
a thing that supports something physically, especially from below
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The old bridge needed additional supporters to prevent collapse.
Il vecchio ponte necessitava di sostegni aggiuntivi per prevenire il crollo.
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The shelf was held up by two sturdy wooden supporters.
Lo scaffale era sostenuto da due robusti supporti in legno.