adherent

Adherent is defined as a person who follows something or someone, like an cause or a strong leader.

(noun)

An example of adherent is a military officer who follows a code of conduct.

The definition of adherent is an item or entity that sticks to something, either literally or figuratively.

(adjective)

An example of something that is adherent is double sided tape.
An example of someone who is adherent is a person who does what he promised to do in a contract he signed.

See adherent in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

Origin: Fr < L adhaerens, prp. of adhaerere: see adhere

noun

a supporter or follower (of a person, cause, etc.)

See adherent in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

A supporter, as of a cause or individual: a vote that pleased adherents of education reform.

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