- 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.
Useful english dictionary. 2012.