adherent
a supporter or follower
TRANSLATION
Anhänger(in); auch: Anklebend, anhaftend; festhaltend, (fest) verbunden mit (to), anhänglich
STATISTICS
IN THE PRESS
"Despite all the criticism of her opponents, Maggie Thatcher still has many adherents."
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Function: noun
Date: 15th century
: one that adheres: as
a : a follower of a leader, party, or profession
b : a believer in or advocate especially of a particular idea or church
SYNONYMS: follower, supporter, devotee, advocate, satellite, backer, champion, patron, disciple, partisan, ally, fan
ANTONYMS: opponent, adversary, detractor
Function: noun
Date: 15th century
: one that adheres: as
a : a follower of a leader, party, or profession
b : a believer in or advocate especially of a particular idea or church
SYNONYMS: follower, supporter, devotee, advocate, satellite, backer, champion, patron, disciple, partisan, ally, fan
ANTONYMS: opponent, adversary, detractor
