cheerleader
noun/ˈtʃɪə(ɹ)ˌliːdə(ɹ)/
Etymology From cheer + leader.
1
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.
2
Figuratively 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.2023 November 17, “Russia and North Korea: A Growing Strategic Partnership”, in 38 North:
- Derived terms
- cheerlead, cheerleader effect, cheerleaderish, cheerleaderlike, cheerleadership, jeerleader, noncheerleader
- Related terms
- cheerleading