fol|low|er

fol|low|er
fol|low|er «FOL oh uhr», noun.
1. a person or thing that follows: »

By slipping into a side street the man was able to get away from his followers.

2. a person who follows the ideas or beliefs of another: »

Christians are followers of Christ.

3. a member of the household of a king or nobleman; attendant or servant: »

The King's baggage was carried on the backs of his followers.

4. a gear, wheel, or other machine part that is gin motion by another part.
5. Informal. a man who courts a young woman.
Synonym Study 2 Follower, adherent, disciple mean someone who follows another, his beliefs, a cause, or the like. Follower is the general word: »

Men who promise riches always find followers among unthinking people.

Adherent, more formal, implies active and loyal support of a belief, cause, or party, and sometimes personal devotion to the leader: »

Adherents of a political party will rarely switch over to another party.

Disciple emphasizes both devotion to a person as leader and teacher and firm belief in his teachings: »

The disciples of Karl Marx spread his ideas throughout Europe.


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