der Unterstützer
Translation
supporter, backer, proponent
Examples
Er ist ein großer Unterstützer des Projekts.
He is a big supporter of the project.
Die Mannschaft dankte ihren Unterstützern.
The team thanked its supporters.
Grammar Patterns
Unterstützer ((of sth.)) supporter of sth. He is a supporter of this plan.
Unterstützer ((for sth.)) supporter for sth. They are looking for supporters for the campaign.
Similar Words
Synonyms: Befürworter, Anhänger; Antonyms: Gegner, Kritiker
Etymology
From the verb 'unterstützen' (to support), which is 'unter' (under) + 'stützen' (to prop). The '-er' suffix denotes a person.
Memory Tips
Picture a person holding a 'Stütze' (prop) 'unter' (under) something to support it.