supporters

noun

a support for the genitals worn by men engaging in strenuous exercise

a band (usually elastic) worn around the leg to hold up a stocking (or around the arm to hold up a sleeve)

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

someone who supports or champions something

a person who backs a politician or a team etc.

Roots

subsup- · Latin · under, below porto-port · Latin · carry

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Where does supporters come from?

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