Supporter vs Representative - What's the difference?

Supporter is a related term of representative.

is a person who gives support to someone or something.

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(en noun)

A person who gives support to someone or something.

# A person who supports, promotes, advocates or champions a cause or movement; an adherent.

# A person who provides moral or physical support to another; an attendant participating in a ceremony or procession.

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# (sports) Someone who is a fan of a certain sports team or sportsperson.

There were 10,000 supporters in the last match.

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Something that supports another thing.

# Something that supports a structure such as a building or a sculpture.

# (heraldry) An animal or figure that supports a shield in a coat of arms.

# A garter worn around the leg to support a sock or stocking.

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From the radiator, where he was attaching supporters to his socks, Zooey glanced up at her.

* adherent * proponent

* detractor * opponent

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(en adjective)

Typical; having the same properties or interest as a larger group.

Are you sure this paper is representative of your child's writing?

If you took all the fools out of the legislature, it wouldn't be a representative body anymore. — Texas State Senator Carl Parker.

(en noun)

One who may speak for another in a particular capacity, especially in negotiation.

I will send a representative to work out the details of the contract.

A member of a legislative or governing body who represents a constituency.

She served four terms as representative of her local at the national union convention.

One that is taken as typical of its class.

(US, politics) A member of the .

All representatives face re-election every two years.

Company agent who visits potential purchasers, salesman.

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