sympathizer
Translation
sympathiser, supporter, well-wisher
Examples
He was a known sympathizer of the rebel group.
He was a known sympathiser of the rebel group.
Grammar Patterns
a sympathiser ((of sth.)) a person who supports (sth.) He was a known sympathiser of the rebel group.
Similar Words
Synonyms: supporter, adherent, partisan
Etymology
From the verb 'sympathize' + the suffix '-er', which denotes a person who performs an action.
Memory Tips
A sympathiz'er' is a p'er'son who sympathises. The '-er' ending often denotes a person (e.g., teach'er', work'er').