follower

noun

fol·low·er | \ ˈfä-lə-wər

Definition of follower

1a : one in the service of another : retainer

b : one that follows the opinions or teachings of another

c : one that imitates another

2 archaic : one that chases

3 : a sheet added to the first sheet of an indenture or other deed

4 : a machine part that receives motion from another part

5 : a spring-loaded plate at the bottom of a firearm's magazine that angles cartridges for proper insertion into the chamber

6 : fan, devotee

7 : one who subscribes to a feed especially on social media His account has thousands of followers.

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follower, adherent, disciple, partisan mean one who gives full loyalty and support to another. follower may apply to people who attach themselves either to the person or beliefs of another. an evangelist and his followers adherent suggests a close and persistent attachment. adherents to Marxism disciple implies a devoted allegiance to the teachings of one chosen as a master. disciples of Gandhi partisan suggests a zealous often prejudiced attachment. partisans of the President

Examples of follower in a Sentence

The party drew most of its followers from among young people. The band has a large group of followers. He had a reputation of being a follower, not a leader.

Recent Examples on the Web

Anglin, who operates neo-Nazi website The Daily Stormer, said that his decision to publish Tanya Gersh's personal information and encourage his racist followers to target her was protected under the First Amendment. — Eric Bangeman, Ars Technica, "Talk amongst yourselves: 2018’s most-commented stories on Ars," 24 Dec. 2018 Limited edition colors and collaborations with celebs like Karlie Kloss and Dwyane Wade garner immense waitlists, and travel influencers boomerang their latest purchases on Instagram, encouraging their followers to join the club. — Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, "Why Everyone Wants an Away Suitcase," 26 Nov. 2018 Because of this, Ta has over a million Instagram followers to his name and was recently named the global color artist for Shiseido. — Devon Abelman, Allure, "Makeup Artist Patrick Ta Shares Fall’s Five Biggest Trends and Techniques You Need to Know," 18 Sep. 2018 For scale, Jenner has 111 million Instagram followers - more than twice as many as Barack and Michelle Obama combined. — Rachel Siegel, chicagotribune.com, "Kylie Jenner is on track to become the youngest self-made billionaire. Ever.," 14 July 2018 The program focuses on the journalists who reported on cult leader Jim Jones — more than 900 of his followers died in the Jonestown Massacre at the Jones compound in Guyana in November 1978. — Hal Boedeker, OrlandoSentinel.com, "'Jonestown: An American Tragedy,' Sacha Baron Cohen: This weekend," 13 July 2018 Does that include having 5 billion Instagram followers? — Dave Quinn, PEOPLE.com, "Sandra Oh Makes History as the First Asian Woman to Be Nominated for a Best Actress Emmy," 12 July 2018 Philipps has acquired her 1-million-and-growing Instagram followers through her self-deprecatory humor, raw honesty and vulnerability. — Sonja Haller, USA TODAY, "Busy Philipps is famous for sharing everything. Except her anxiety.," 11 July 2018 Bell shared with her Instagram followers after hitting the gym on Tuesday. — Blake Bakkila, Health.com, "Kristen Bell Says CBD Lotion Helps Her Sore Muscles–But Does It Really Work?," 20 June 2018

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