CHEERLEADER

cheerleader

(noun) someone who leads the cheers by spectators at a sporting event

cheerleader

(noun) an enthusiastic and vocal supporter; “he has become a cheerleader for therapeutic cloning”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

cheerleader (plural cheerleaders)

(chiefly, US) 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.

(figuratively) A person who rallies support for any cause.

Antonyms

• gloomleader (humorous)

Source: Wiktionary



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28 November 2024

SYNCRETISM

(noun) the fusion of originally different inflected forms (resulting in a reduction in the use of inflections)


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