adherent

noun
UK: /ədˈhɪərənt/
US: /ədˈhɪrənt/

  1. A person who strongly supports a particular person or idea.

    1. He is a strong adherent of the new law. [ ] [ ]
    2. She became an adherent of the green party after the climate talks. [ ] [ ]

  2. Someone who follows a particular religion or belief.

    1. He is a devout adherent to his faith. [ ] [ ]
    2. The professor is an adherent of structuralist methods in literary analysis. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

follower supporter devotee disciple
adherent adjective

  1. Attached or sticking to a surface.

    1. Paint is adherent to the wall. [ ] [ ]
    2. Ensure that the bandage is firmly adherent to the injured area before moving. [ ] [ ]

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "adherent" in English means: A person who strongly supports a particular person or idea., Someone who follows a particular religion or belief..

The phonetic transcription of "adherent" is /ədˈhɪərənt/ in British English and /ədˈhɪrənt/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "adherent": follower, supporter, devotee, disciple.

Example usage of "adherent": "He is a strong adherent of the new law.". More examples on the page.