Definition

More firm or loyal in support or belief than others.

Example

He is a stauncher supporter of the team than anyone else.

Comparatives & Superlatives

Conversation

I heard that Sarah is a much stauncher supporter of the local team now.

Really? I thought she was just a casual fan before.

Yeah, she even bought season tickets this year!

That's awesome! It's great to see her getting more involved.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Stauncher is derived from the word 'staunch' (from Old French *estancher*, meaning to stop or stem a flow) and the suffix '-er' (meaning a person who). Thus, a stauncher is a person who stops or stems something, often used in the context of stopping a flow or leak.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who 'stops' ('estancher') a flow — that's what a stauncher does, they stem or stop something.

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