adherents

[ədˈhɪərənts]

adherents Definition

people who support or follow a particular person, idea, or set of beliefs.

Using adherents: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "adherents" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The politician has many adherents who believe in his policies.

  • Example

    The religion has millions of adherents around the world.

  • Example

    The company's new product has gained many adherents among young people.

adherents Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for adherents

  • supporters
  • followers
  • disciples
  • believers

Phrases with adherents

  • sticking firmly to a particular belief or set of principles

    Example

    She is an adherent to the idea that hard work pays off.

  • a person who supports or follows a particular leader or figure

    Example

    He is an adherent of the Dalai Lama.

  • a person who supports a particular political party or ideology

    Example

    The senator's political adherents are working hard to get him re-elected.

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Summary: adherents in Brief

'Adherents' [ədˈhɪərənts] are people who support or follow a particular person, idea, or set of beliefs. It can refer to supporters of a politician, followers of a religion, or believers in a company's product. Phrases like 'adherent to something' and 'adherent of someone' denote sticking firmly to a particular belief or supporting a particular leader or figure, respectively.