supporters'
|sup/port/ers|
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🇺🇸
/səˈpɔrtərz/
🇬🇧
/səˈpɔːtəz/
(supporter)
one who supports
Etymology
Etymology Information
'supporter' originates from Old French, specifically the word 'supporter', where 'sub-' meant 'under' and 'portare' meant 'to carry'.
Historical Evolution
'supporter' changed from the Old French word 'supporter' and eventually became the modern English word 'supporter'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to carry or hold up', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'one who supports or backs something'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Last updated: 2025/02/14 11:15