plural followers
1
a
: someone who supports and is guided by another person or by a group, religion, etc.
the candidate's loyal/faithful followers
The party drew most of its followers from among young people.
followers of Christianity/Islam
b
: a person who likes and admires (someone or something) very much : fan
The band has a large group of followers.
2
: someone who does what other people say to do
He had a reputation of being a follower, not a leader.
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“Follower.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/follower. Accessed 15 Jun. 2026.
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