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Cheerleader

//ˈtʃɪə(ɹ)ˌliːdə(ɹ)// noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    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. US
  2. 2
    someone who leads the cheers by spectators at a sporting event wordnet
  3. 3
    A person who rallies support for any cause. figuratively

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

  4. 4
    an enthusiastic and vocal supporter wordnet

Etymology

From cheer + leader.

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