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cheerleader

noun
/ˈtʃɪə(ɹ)ˌliːdə(ɹ)/

Etymology

From cheer + leader.

Definitions

  1. A person, usually a young, attractive female, who encourages applause and cheers at a…

    A person, usually a young, attractive female, who encourages applause and cheers at a sports event, and wearing a specially-designed uniform in the official colors of the team he/she cheers for.

  2. A person who rallies support for any cause.

    • Given these sentiments, it is unsurprising that ultranationalists have been the main cheerleaders of closer Russia-North Korea relations.

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Derived

cheerlead, cheerleader effect, cheerleaderish, cheerleaderlike, cheerleadership, jeerleader, noncheerleader

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA