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follower

noun

Synonyms and 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.
Synonyms of follower

acolyte, adherent, convert, disciple, partisan (also partizan), pupil, votarist, votary
Words Related to follower

apostle, missionary, proselytizer, soldier

faithful, loyalist

advocate, backer, champion, supporter

protégé, scholar, student

ideologist, ideologue (also idealogue), sectarian

admirer, cultist, devotee, enthusiast, fan, idolater (or idolator), worshipper (or worshiper), zealot

apparatchik, camp follower, flunky (also flunkey), hanger-on, henchman, lackey, lickspittle, minion, stooge, sycophant, toady, yes-man
Near Antonyms of follower

apostate, defector, renegade, traitor, turncoat
Antonyms of follower

leader
2 a person who adopts the appearance or behavior of another especially in an obvious way
  • The musician's gritty style inspired a whole generation of followers.
Synonyms of follower

aper, copycat, copyist, echo, imitator, rubber stamp, wannabe (also wannabee)
Words Related to follower

parrot

ape, emulator, impersonator, impressionist, mimic

Synonym Discussion of follower

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

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