followers
A crowd of enthusiastic followers cheers for the band at the outdoor concert.
Noun: 1. A group of people who support, admire, or believe in a particular person, leader, set of ideas, or activity. This refers to individuals who choose to associate themselves with and often model their behavior after someone or something. 2. Enthusiasts or adherents. This sense emphasizes the active interest and dedication of the group towards a specific pursuit, such as a hobby, sport, or cultural movement.
The word "followers" is used as a plural noun. It typically refers to a collective body of people. It is commonly used in social, religious, political, and online contexts. - It often follows a possessive form (e.g., the leader's followers) or is used with a preposition like "of" (e.g., followers of the philosophy). - In modern digital contexts, it specifically refers to people who subscribe to someone's updates on social media platforms.
- Social/Religious Context:
- The guru spoke to his thousands of followers gathered in the square.
- She is a devoted follower of that spiritual teacher. (Singular form example for contrast)
- Political/Ideological Context:
- The politician's core followers remained loyal despite the scandal.
- He is one of the earliest followers of this economic theory.
- Online/Digital Context:
- The influencer gained ten thousand new followers on her video channel this week.
- General Enthusiasm:
- The band has a dedicated group of followers who attend every concert.
- "To have followers": To possess a group of supporters or admirers.
- A true leader must first have followers.
- "To attract/gather followers": To draw people to become supporters.
- His revolutionary ideas began to attract followers from across the country.
- Follower (singular noun): One individual who supports or admires.
- Following (noun, often collective): The entire body of followers or supporters. It can also function as an adjective (e.g., ).
- She has a large following on social media.
- Adherent (noun): A more formal synonym, often used for supporters of a theory or cause.
- Disciple (noun): Implies a closer, more devoted follower, often of a religious or philosophical teacher.
- Supporters
- Adherents
- Devotees
- Disciples
- Fans (especially for entertainment or sports)
- Partisans
- Leaders
- Opponents
- Critics
- Detractors
- Rank and file: The ordinary members of a group, as opposed to its leaders. This can describe the general body of followers.
- The policy change was unpopular with the rank and file of the party.
- To play to one's followers/base: To act in a way designed to appeal specifically to one's core supporters.
- The candidate's speech seemed designed to play to his base.
A crowd of enthusiastic followers cheers for the band at the outdoor concert.
- a group of followers or enthusiasts