follower

noun
UK: /ˈfɒləʊər/
US: /ˈfɑːloʊər/

  1. Someone who supports and admires a person or idea.

    1. He is a follower of the President and agrees with him.
    2. The cult leader had many followers who believed everything he said.

  2. Someone who uses a particular social media account or website, and who has chosen to receive updates and information from it.

    1. She has over 1000 followers on Instagram and posts daily updates.
    2. The company gained many followers on Twitter after its successful marketing campaign.

  3. A person who believes in and helps to spread the ideas of a religious or political leader.

    1. He was a devoted follower of the guru and his teachings.
    2. Many followers of the revolution joined the new government after the war.

Synonyms

supporter disciple adherent devotee

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "follower" in English means: Someone who supports and admires a person or idea., Someone who uses a particular social media account or website, and who has chosen to receive updates and information from it., A person who believes in and helps to spread the ideas of a religious or political leader..

The phonetic transcription of "follower" is /ˈfɒləʊər/ in British English and /ˈfɑːloʊər/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

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

Example usage of "follower": "He is a follower of the President and agrees with him.". More examples on the page.