Meaning & use
follower
A person who supports, admires, or accepts the beliefs of another, or who subscribes to someone's social media account.
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The teacher gained thousands of followers after her science videos went viral online.
A loyal follower of the movement, he attended every rally for over a decade.
A note on using this word
Follower now commonly refers to someone who subscribes to a person's social media account, in addition to its older sense of a supporter or disciple.
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