🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

tifoso

Pronunciation / Transliteration: tiˈfo.zo

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Supporter/səˈpɔːrtər/
nounCEFR B1 (Intermediate)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"I tifosi hanno riempito lo stadio di coro e bandiere."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A person who approves of and encourages a public figure, political party, policy, etc.

    "The candidate thanked her loyal supporters after winning the election."
  2. 2

    A fan of a sports team or club.

    "Thousands of passionate supporters filled the stadium to cheer for their club."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The word 'supporter' originates from the Middle English term 'supporter', derived from the Old French 'supporter', which in turn comes from the Latin 'supportare', meaning 'to carry from below'. Over time, the term evolved to signify someone who provides assistance or backing.

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