adherent

/ədˈhɪrənt/
noun
  1. A person who supports a particular leader, group, belief, or cause.
    • The political leader gained many adherents after the speech.
    • She is a strong adherent of the vegan lifestyle.
    • The movement's adherents meet every week to discuss their goals.
Antonyms
adjective
  1. Sticking or clinging firmly to a surface or substance.
    • The tape is highly adherent to most surfaces.
    • The paint is not adherent to the oily metal.
    • A good bandage should be adherent but not too painful to remove.
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