What does the cryptic crossword clue "Supporter abbreviated part of speech by old Roman Republican (9)" mean?

The definition is "Supporter". The wordplay uses a hidden word. ADV (synonym="abbreviation for adverb, part of speech") + O (synonym="old") + CATO (synonym="Roman") + R (synonym="republican") = ADVOCATOR; definition: "Supporter" The answer is ADVOCATOR.

Supporter abbreviated part of speech by old Roman Republican (9)

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