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adherent
[ ad-heer-uhnt, -her- ]
noun
- a person who follows or upholds a leader, cause, etc.; supporter; follower.
adherent
/ ədˈhɪərənt /
noun
- usually foll by of a supporter or follower
adjective
- sticking, holding fast, or attached
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Other Words From
- ad·herent·ly adverb
- nonad·herent adjective noun
- pread·herent adjective
- pread·herent·ly adverb
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Example Sentences
But the Brotherhood proved a less-than-stalwart adherent to Hamas's agenda.
Twenty-five percent of Americans believe that Obama is an adherent of Islam.
This callous skin is even adherent to the bones, against which it is continually pressed by the weight of the body.
Sulla, throughout his whole life, was a consistent adherent of the extreme oligarchical party.
Reuben had another adherent who was also acting on his behalf.
An adherent coating may be obtained by adding an alkaline tartrate, but in that case the separation takes place too slowly.
Mrs. Felsburg was distinguished for being a rigid adherent to the ritualistic laws of her people.
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