noun
follower
FO-loh-uh
noun
1
A person who supports, admires, or adheres to the ideas of another person, movement, or belief.
"The cult had thousands of devoted followers."
"She was an early follower of the minimalist design movement."
2
A person who subscribes to another person's account on social media.
"His follower count doubled after the video went viral."
3
A mechanical part that receives motion from another moving part, as in an engine.
"The cam follower wore down after years of use."
How to Use Follower
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomeone who supports or subscribes to another person's ideas or online account.
Common pairings
loyal follower
gain followers
a follower of
Word Forms
followers plural
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Etymology
From Old English folgere, built from "follow" plus the agent suffix "-er."