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: