follower

Noun

1. One who follows, comes after another.
2. Something that comes after another thing.
3. One who is a part of master's physical group, such as a servant or retainer.
4. One who follows mentally, adherer to the opinions, ideas or teachings of another, a movement etc.

   Synonyms: adherent disciple

5. An imitator, who follows another's example.
6. A pursuer.
7. An account holder who subscribes to see content from another account on a social media platform.
   • I have over 50 followers on Twitter, but all my tweets only get 10 likes.
   • Talking bout these other rappers getting old is even getting old / Worrying about your followers, you need to get your dollars up - 2012, “Amen”, in Dreamchasers 2, performed by Meek Mill ft. Drake:
   • Shah won over the Nepali youth vote with his outsized social media presence. His Instagram account has over 1.2 million followers, while his Facebook page has 3.8 million. - 2026 March 11, Chad de Guzman, “Who Is...

   Coordinate Terms: followee

8. A machine part receiving motion from another.

   1. A tappet.

9. A man courting a maidservant; a suitor.
10. Young cattle.
11. A metal piece placed at the top of a candle to keep the wax melting evenly.
12. 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.