follower
noun
fol·low·er ˈfä-lə-wər 
1
a
: one in the service of another : retainer
b
: one that follows the opinions or teachings of another
c
: one that imitates another
2
archaic : one that chases
3
: a sheet added to the first sheet of an indenture or other deed
4
: a machine part that receives motion from another part
5
: a spring-loaded plate at the bottom of a firearm's magazine that angles cartridges for proper insertion into the chamber
6
: fan, devotee
7
: one who subscribes to a feed especially on social media
His account has thousands of followers.
Synonyms
- acolyte
- adherent
- convert
- disciple
- epigone
- liege man
- partisan
- partizan
- pupil
- votarist
- votary
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
The party drew most of its followers from among young people. The band has a large group of followers. He had a reputation of being a follower, not a leader.
Recent Examples on the Web On Tuesday, the company announced Twitter Circle, a way for users to tweet to a smaller group of people rather than their entire follower base. 
Salvador Rodriguez, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022 Incorporating them into your short-video marketing strategy is a good option, especially if your brand is trying to build out a robust follower base. Lora Kratchounova, Forbes, 9 June 2022 After two years of building up his follower base, Jiggy's account was banned, seemingly overnight. Elaisha Stokes, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2022 Tess, Katherine’s true-believer follower, doesn’t register privacy as something to treasure. Kate Knibbs, Wired, 30 Mar. 2022 Who Travel follower, who was feeling anxious about wearing a bathing suit on an upcoming group trip. Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2021 After police raids sweep Changchun City, comic book illustrator Daxiong, a Falun Gong follower, is forced to flee and finds refuge in North America. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Aug. 2022 The budding relationship comes months after Brett announced his split from model Tina Louise in an Instagram story in December in response to a follower's question. Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2022 Several other families remained at Cajamarca with a follower named Víctor Chico, who had joined Segundo as a 10-year-old orphan. Dominic Green, WSJ, 12 Aug. 2022 See More
Salvador Rodriguez, WSJ, 1 Sep. 2022 Incorporating them into your short-video marketing strategy is a good option, especially if your brand is trying to build out a robust follower base. Lora Kratchounova, Forbes, 9 June 2022 After two years of building up his follower base, Jiggy's account was banned, seemingly overnight. Elaisha Stokes, CBS News, 21 Apr. 2022 Tess, Katherine’s true-believer follower, doesn’t register privacy as something to treasure. Kate Knibbs, Wired, 30 Mar. 2022 Who Travel follower, who was feeling anxious about wearing a bathing suit on an upcoming group trip. Condé Nast Traveler, 15 Sep. 2021 After police raids sweep Changchun City, comic book illustrator Daxiong, a Falun Gong follower, is forced to flee and finds refuge in North America. Etan Vlessing, The Hollywood Reporter, 24 Aug. 2022 The budding relationship comes months after Brett announced his split from model Tina Louise in an Instagram story in December in response to a follower's question. Alexandra Schonfeld, Peoplemag, 17 Aug. 2022 Several other families remained at Cajamarca with a follower named Víctor Chico, who had joined Segundo as a 10-year-old orphan. Dominic Green, WSJ, 12 Aug. 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
before the 12th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a
Phrases Containing follower
follower
noun
1
as in adherent
one who follows the opinions or teachings of another the followers of Gandhi have spread his philosophy of nonviolence all over the world Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- adherent
- disciple
- supporter
- apostle
- devotee
- missionary
- acolyte
- votary
- admirer
- student
- pupil
- soldier
- scholar
- fan
- partisan
- epigone
- convert
- partizan
- proselytizer
- advocate
- votarist
- liege man
- faithful
- loyalist
- protégé
- cultist
- worshipper
- enthusiast
- worshiper
- sycophant
- ideologist
- zealot
- idolater
- champion
- minion
- ideologue
- backer
- idealogue
- idolator
- lackey
- henchman
- camp follower
- myrmidon
- sectarian
- toady
- hanger-on
- stooge
- satellite
- lickspittle
- apparatchik
- flunkie
- yes-man
- flunkey
- flunky
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- leader
- traitor
- renegade
- defector
- turncoat
- apostate
- coryphaeus
2
as in imitator
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
- imitator
- echo
- wannabe
- wannabee
- copycat
- parrot
- rubber stamp
- aper
- copyist
- impressionist
- ape
- mimic
- impersonator
- emulator
Synonym Chooser
Some common synonyms of follower are adherent, disciple, and partisan. While all these words 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
While in some cases nearly identical to follower, adherent suggests a close and persistent attachment.
adherents to Marxism
The words disciple and follower are synonyms, but do differ in nuance. Specifically, disciple implies a devoted allegiance to the teachings of one chosen as a master.
disciples of Gandhi
The synonyms partisan and follower are sometimes interchangeable, but partisan suggests a zealous often prejudiced attachment.
partisans of the President