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Synonyms & Antonyms of follower
1
one who follows the opinions or teachings of another
- the followers of Gandhi have spread his philosophy of nonviolence all over the world
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- ideologist,
- ideologue
- (also idealogue),
- sectarian
- admirer,
- cultist,
- devotee,
- enthusiast,
- fan,
- idolater
- (or idolator),
- worshipper
- (or worshiper),
- zealot
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2
a person who adopts the appearance or behavior of another especially in an obvious way
- Brando's Method acting inspired a whole generation of mumbling followers
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The first known use of follower was before the 12th century
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