adherent
Translation
adherent, supporter, follower
Examples
He is an adherent of the new philosophy.
He is an adherent of the new philosophy.
The party has many loyal adherents.
The party has many loyal adherents.
Grammar Patterns
((an adherent of sth.)) a supporter of a particular party, person, or set of ideas He is an adherent of the new philosophy.
Similar Words
Synonyms: supporter, follower, advocate; Antonyms: opponent, critic
Etymology
From Latin 'adhaerens', present participle of 'adhaerere' (to stick to). An adherent is someone who 'sticks to' a belief.
Memory Tips
An 'adherent' is a person who 'adheres' to a belief or leader. The '-ent' suffix often denotes a person.