follower

[fol-oh-er] / ˈfɒl oʊ ər /

NOUN

person who believes or has great interest

Synonyms

STRONGEST

adherent admirer advocate backer believer client devotee disciple fan member participant patron supporter worshiper

STRONG

addict apostle attendant bootlicker buff cohort companion convert copycat fancier freak hanger-on helper imitator lackey minion parasite partisan promoter proselyte pupil representative satellite sectary servant sidekick stooge sycophant toady vassal votary zealot

WEAK

habitué protégé

Antonyms

STRONGEST

adversary antagonist enemy manager opponent opposition owner

WEAK

leader

Example Sentences

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Iago’s words in the opening moments of “Othello” are directed at his slavish follower Roderigo, conveying that Iago’s public posture of support for the title character is a pose to hide his nefarious intentions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 1, 2026

Her follower count dwarves DfE's 85,000 followers and Bridget Phillipson's 19,000 followers.

From BBC • May 20, 2026

“So pleased it’s been sedated and removed. Great job!” wrote one Facebook follower.

From Los Angeles Times • May 6, 2026

“There’s an old adage in the Wall Street community that bad things happen under the 200-day moving average. As a trend follower this rings true,” Woods said.

From Barron's • Mar. 30, 2026

A Muslim is a follower of laws—the laws of God and the laws of the society he or she lives in.

From "Saints and Misfits" by S.K. Ali

follower

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