noun fol·low·er \ˈfä-lə-wər\

Definition of follower

  1. 1a :  one in the service of another :  retainerb :  one that follows the opinions or teachings of anotherc :  one that imitates another

  2. 2 archaic :  one that chases

  3. 3 :  a sheet added to the first sheet of an indenture or other deed

  4. 4 :  a machine part that receives motion from another part

  5. 5 :  a spring-loaded plate at the bottom of a firearm's magazine that angles cartridges for proper insertion into the chamber

  6. 6 :  fan, devotee

Examples of follower in a sentence

  1. The party drew most of its followers from among young people.

  2. The band has a large group of followers.

  3. He had a reputation of being a follower, not a leader.

Before 12th Century

First Known Use of follower

before 12th century

Synonym Discussion of follower


FOLLOWER Defined for English Language Learners


noun fol·low·er \ˈfä-lə-wər\

Definition of follower for English Language Learners

  • : someone who supports and is guided by another person or by a group, religion, etc.

  • : a person who likes and admires (someone or something) very much

  • : someone who does what other people say to do

Seen and Heard



sparing in use of food or drink

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