fo
llower
Plural
followers
1
someone who respects, supports, and believes in a certain individual or system of ideas
- He was a devoted follower of Buddha, practicing meditation daily.
- The preacher's sermon attracted many followers who sought spiritual guidance.
- As a follower of Gandhi's teachings, she believed in nonviolent resistance as a force for change.
- The political leader gained a large following due to his charismatic speeches and promises of reform.
- The religious leader attracted thousands of followers to his sermons and teachings.
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2
someone who moves behind or pursues another person or group
- The knight noticed a follower trailing him through the forest.
- She sensed a follower on the crowded street.
- The detective identified the follower on the suspect's trail.
- He was unaware of the follower who shadowed him from a distance.
- A follower of the caravan kept to the rear.
3
a person who follows an account on social media
A follower is an individual who has chosen to receive updates or content from a particular user, page, or account on social media or other online platforms. Followers can view the posts, photos, or activities shared by the account they are connected to. By being a follower, one stays informed about the content and updates shared by that account, whether it is a person, brand, or organization. The number of followers an account has often indicates its level of popularity or influence.
- She gained a lot of followers after posting her travel photos.
- They followed her account to stay updated on her art.
- The influencer has millions of followers across different platforms.
- He lost some followers after changing his content style.