Synonyms of acolyte

acolyte

noun

as in adherent

one who follows the opinions or teachings of another

a highly influential economist whose acolytes can be found at many major universities

Synonyms & Similar Words

• adherent
• disciple
• follower
• apostle
• devotee
• missionary
• pupil
• supporter
• votary
• student
• partizan
• partisan
• scholar
• admirer
• soldier
• epigone
• protégé
• convert
• advocate
• worshiper
• liege man
• votarist
• loyalist
• fan
• faithful
• proselytizer
• zealot
• cultist
• worshipper
• champion
• flunkey
• ideologist
• minion
• sycophant
• enthusiast
• ideologue
• lackey
• henchman
• idealogue
• idolator
• idolater
• sectarian
• apparatchik
• satellite
• flunkie
• stooge
• toady
• backer
• flunky
• hanger-on
• lickspittle
• camp follower
• yes-man
• myrmidon

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• leader
• renegade
• traitor
• defector
• turncoat
• apostate
• coryphaeus

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