follower
Translation
follower, supporter, disciple, adherent
Examples
He is a follower of the local football team.
He is a follower of the local football team.
She has over a million followers on social media.
She has over a million followers on social media.
The guru and his followers lived in the mountains.
The guru and his followers lived in the mountains.
Grammar Patterns
a follower of ((sb./sth.)) a supporter of (sb./sth.) He is a follower of Gandhi.
to have followers on ((platform)) to have people who subscribe to one's content. She has many followers on Instagram.
Similar Words
Synonyms: supporter, adherent, disciple, fan; Antonyms: leader
Etymology
From the verb 'follow' plus the agent suffix '-er', meaning 'one who does'.
Memory Tips
Think of someone who 'follows' a leader or a social media account.