follower
Translation
follower, supporter, disciple, adherent
Examples
He is a follower of the new philosophy.
He is a follower of the new philosophy.
She has over a million followers on social media.
She has over a million followers on social media.
Grammar Patterns
a follower of ((sb./sth.)) someone who supports or admires a person or a set of ideas. He was a follower of Gandhi.
a follower on ((social media platform)) someone who chooses to see a person's posts. She has many followers on Twitter.
Similar Words
Synonyms: supporter, disciple, fan; Antonyms: leader
Etymology
From the verb 'follow' plus the agent suffix '-er', literally meaning 'one who follows'.
Memory Tips
Think of social media: a 'follower' is someone who follows your updates.