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Definition follower in British English

follower noun

[countable] noun
/ˈfɒləʊə(r)/
1

someone who believes what a religion or system of ideas teaches, or who supports the person who established them

Example

Marx still has many followers in academic circles.

Example

followers of Islam

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2

someone who is interested in the progress or development of something, especially a sport

Example

a keen follower of football and cricket

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3

someone who supports and travels with an important person such as a military or political leader

Example

The king escaped the country with 50 of his followers.

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4

someone who receives the Tweets that another person sends using the online social networking service Twitter

Example

The controversial comedian has an incredible 3,522,354 followers on Twitter.

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Definition follower in British English