Webster's English Dictionary

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follower

fol.low.er \'fa:l-*-w*r\ n 1a: one in the service of another : RETAINER  
   1b: one that follows the opinions or teachings of another : DISCIPLEM 1c: 
   one that imitates another  archaic  2: one that chases  3: a sheet added to 
   the first sheet of an indenture or other deed  4: a machine part that 
   receives motion from another part FOLLOWER applies to one who attaches 
   himself to the person or to the opinions or teachings of another, and usu. 
   implies nothing beyond this; ADHERENT suggests a close and persistent 
   attachment; DISCIPLE implies a devoted allegiance to the teachings of one 
   chosen as a master; PARTISAN suggests a zealous often prejudiced 
   attachment; SATELLITE suggests either constant attendance and sycophancy or 
   a marked subservience or subordination to one stronger or dominating SYN 
   syn ADHERENT, DISCIPLE, PARTISAN, SATELLITE: