supporter

US /səˈpɔːr.t̬ɚ/
UK /səˈpɔːr.t̬ɚ/
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1.

aanhanger, supporter, voorstander

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.
Zij is een sterke aanhanger van milieubescherming.
The football team has many loyal supporters.
Het voetbalteam heeft veel trouwe supporters.
2.

steun, drager, ondersteuning

a thing that supports something physically, especially from below

:
The old bridge needed additional supporters to prevent collapse.
De oude brug had extra steunen nodig om instorting te voorkomen.
The shelf was held up by two sturdy wooden supporters.
De plank werd omhoog gehouden door twee stevige houten steunen.