followership

[ fol-oh-er-ship ]

noun

1. the ability or willingness to follow a leader.
2. a group of followers or supporters; following.

Word History and Origins

Origin of followership¹

First recorded in 1925–30; follower + -ship

Example Sentences

Followership of these official accounts has decreased by one percent since September 2021, though Boyd said that followership across TSM’s social accounts increased by four percent during the 2021 calendar year.

From Digiday

In China, this trifecta of mobile payments, local-language content, and independent creators with huge followerships has created a multibillion-dollar industry.

From Fortune