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adherent
[ ad-heer-uhnt, -her- ]
/ ædˈhɪər ənt, -ˈhɛr- /
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noun
a person who follows or upholds a leader, cause, etc.; supporter; follower.
adjective
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Origin of adherent
synonym study for adherent
1. See follower.
OTHER WORDS FROM adherent
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How to use adherent in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for adherent
adherent
/ (ədˈhɪərənt) /
noun
(usually foll by of) a supporter or follower
adjective
sticking, holding fast, or attached
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