supporter

US /səˈpɔːr.t̬ɚ/
UK /səˈpɔːr.t̬ɚ/
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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

:
She is a strong supporter of environmental protection.
È una forte sostenitrice della protezione ambientale.
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

:
The old bridge needed additional supporters to prevent collapse.
Il vecchio ponte necessitava di sostegni aggiuntivi per prevenire il crollo.
The shelf was held up by two sturdy wooden supporters.
Lo scaffale era sostenuto da due robusti supporti in legno.