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Meaning of Sympathizer
A person who feels or shows understanding and approval for someone or something, especially when they are being criticized or opposed by others.
Definitions
- A person who sympathizes with a particular group, organization, or movement, often without being a member.
- * A person who shows understanding and approval for someone or something, especially when they are being criticized or opposed by others.
Etymology of Sympathizer
The word "sympathizer" has its roots in the Greek words "sympatheia" (συνπάθεια) meaning "fellow feeling" and the English suffix "-izer" which forms an agent noun, indicating a person who performs a particular action.
The term has been in use since the 17th century, initially referring to someone who shared feelings or opinions with others, and later taking on a more specific meaning in relation to political or social movements.
Example Uses
- The activist was a sympathizer of the environmental movement and participated in several protests.
- * The government accused the journalist of being a sympathizer of the opposition party.
- * She was a sympathizer of the local art scene and often attended exhibitions and concerts.