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cheerleader

cheer·lea·der

UK/ˈtʃɪə(ɹ)ˌliːdə(ɹ)/ US/ˈtʃɪˌrlidɜr/ fairly common us

noun

1.

an enthusiastic and vocal supporter

  • “he has become a cheerleader for therapeutic cloning”
2.

someone who leads the cheers by spectators at a sporting event

Origin

From cheer + leader.

Phrases

  • cheerleader effect

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