follower | Definition of follower

Synonyms and Antonyms of follower

1 one who follows the opinions or teachings of another

the followers of Gandhi have spread his philosophy of nonviolence all over the world

Synonyms of follower

acolyte, adherent, convert, disciple, epigone, liege man, partisan (also partizan), pupil, votarist, votary

Words Related to follower

apostle, missionary, proselytizer, soldier

faithful, loyalist

advocate, backer, champion, supporter

protégé, scholar, student

ideologist, ideologue (also idealogue), sectarian

admirer, cultist, devotee, enthusiast, fan, idolater (or idolator), worshipper (or worshiper), zealot

apparatchik, camp follower, flunky (also flunkey), hanger-on, henchman, lackey, lickspittle, minion, myrmidon, satellite, stooge, sycophant, toady, yes-man

Near Antonyms of follower

apostate, defector, renegade, traitor, turncoat

Antonyms of follower

coryphaeus, leader

2 a person who adopts the appearance or behavior of another especially in an obvious way

Brando's Method acting inspired a whole generation of mumbling followers

Synonyms of follower

aper, copycat, copyist, echo, imitator, rubber stamp, wannabe (also wannabee)

Words Related to follower

ape, emulator, impersonator, impressionist, mimic