Meaning
supporter, backer
- A person who advocates or stands behind a cause, candidate, or policy
- A sports fan or financial backer
In a sentence
È sempre stato un convinto sostenitore delle energie rinnovabili.
He has always been a staunch supporter of renewable energy.
I sostenitori del progetto si sono riuniti davanti al municipio.
Supporters of the project gathered in front of city hall.
Non tutti i partecipanti al dibattito erano sostenitori di quella proposta.
Not all the participants in the debate were backers of that proposal.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sostenitore | masculine · singular |
| sostenitori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- The feminine form is 'sostenitrice' (plural: 'sostenitrici').
- Synonymous with 'fautore' or 'tifoso' (in sports contexts).