follower

English

noun
Definitions
  • (literally) One who follows, comes after another.
  • Something that comes after another thing.
  • One who is a part of master's physical group, such as a servant or retainer.
  • One who follows mentally, adherer to the opinions, ideas or teachings of another, a movement etc.
  • An imitator, who follows another's example.
  • A pursuer.
  • (Internet) An account holder who subscribes to see content from another account on a social media platform.
  • A machine part receiving motion from another.
  • A man courting a maidservant.
  • Young cattle.
  • A metal piece placed at the top of a candle to keep the wax melting evenly.
  • (Australian rules football) Any of the three players (the ruckman, ruck rover, and rover) who usually follow the ball around the ground rather than occupying a fixed position.
  • (colloquial) A debt collector.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English folwer inherited from Old English folgere (follower, disciple, attendant) affix from English follow.

Origin

English

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