Follower
noun
A person who supports, admires, or believes in a person or a group, often showing it by joining or subscribing to their social media, newsletters, etc.
She has millions of followers on her social media platforms.
Often appears as...
- instagram follower
- twitter follower
noun
A person who accepts and believes in a particular religious faith or political doctrine and tries to live according to its rules or principles.
He was a follower of Buddhism.
Often appears as...
- follower of christ
- follower of islam
noun
A machine piece which is moved or controlled by another piece.
In the engine, the cam pushes the follower up and down.
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Technical
noun
A person who follows and copies what other people do instead of thinking or acting independently.
He's not a leader, he's a follower.
Often appears as...
- blind follower
- mere follower
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Disapproving
noun
A person who supports, admires, or believes in a person or a group, often showing it by joining or subscribing to their social media, newsletters, etc.
She has millions of followers on her social media platforms.
Often appears as...
- instagram follower
- twitter follower
noun
A person who accepts and believes in a particular religious faith or political doctrine and tries to live according to its rules or principles.
He was a follower of Buddhism.
Often appears as...
- follower of christ
- follower of islam
noun
A machine piece which is moved or controlled by another piece.
In the engine, the cam pushes the follower up and down.
Usage tips
Technical
noun
A person who follows and copies what other people do instead of thinking or acting independently.
He's not a leader, he's a follower.
Often appears as...
- blind follower
- mere follower
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/3Social Media Context
Often used to describe someone who subscribes to online content creators.
She gained 10,000 followers after her latest viral video.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Fans
Followers actively engage with content, not just passively enjoy it.
His followers frequently share and comment on his posts.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
'Follower' has a positive tone, showing approval and support.
As an admired author, her followers eagerly awaited her next book.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Media Context
Often used to describe someone who subscribes to online content creators.
She gained 10,000 followers after her latest viral video.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Fans
Followers actively engage with content, not just passively enjoy it.
His followers frequently share and comment on his posts.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
'Follower' has a positive tone, showing approval and support.
As an admired author, her followers eagerly awaited her next book.
Pro Tip 1/3Social Media Context
Often used to describe someone who subscribes to online content creators.
She gained 10,000 followers after her latest viral video.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Just Fans
Followers actively engage with content, not just passively enjoy it.
His followers frequently share and comment on his posts.
Pro Tip 3/3Positive Connotation
'Follower' has a positive tone, showing approval and support.
As an admired author, her followers eagerly awaited her next book.
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and weird to say it's growing, because you think we're the most connected society that's ever been, surely. But I increasingly began to think that the connections we have or think we have, are like a kind of parody of human connection. If you have a crisis in your life, you'll notice something. It won't be your Twitter followers who come to sit with you.
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also added to its intrigue and growing base of followers. The question of space and ownership is central to graffiti's history. Its contemporary evolution has gone hand in hand with counterculture scenes. While these movements raised their anti-establishment voices,
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Historians believe he was deeply critical of Athens’ particular brand of democracy, and known to pass those concerns onto his followers. These subversive beliefs were distorted in public forums and thought to have inspired two of his pupils to treasonous ends.
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Giving a voice to young...
films on a way outside to a protest she has a blog where she makes her videos for tens of thousands of followers online around the world and so what I found is that the world is a smaller place and we've never been more connected and what we witnessed in the
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Why do people join...
Cults also demand obedience to human leaders who tend to be highly persuasive people with authoritarian and narcissistic streaks motivated by money, sex, power, or all three. While a cult leader uses personal charisma to attract initial followers,
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A Black man goes...
and began to broadcast these live conversations to my online followers. This made them want to leave the safety of their laptops and meet us in person to have real conversations with real people in real life. And we did this. Thank you.
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An anti-hero of one's...
Ideally, those who challenge the establishment should be wise, confident, brave, physically strong, with a type of charisma that inpires followers. The anti-hero, however, at best demonstrates a few underdeveloped traits,
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Zoo Quest For A Dragon...
the men almost insensible try to thrush these sharp swords into their chests but the balong's power is stronger than rangers and he is able to protect his followers so that their swords do not pierce the
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The Perils of Pangolins...
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James Charles
American Model
My followers are some of the most loyal people out there. They know everything about me and my life. They know all my drama with guys that I have crushes on, all that stupid stuff that doesn't really matter. But all that stuff allows me to build a close relationship with them.
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John Rampton
American Businessman
When looking for an influencer to work with, it's tempting to go for those with huge amount of fans and followers. This is perfectly understandable, as you obviously want your business or product promoted to as many people as possible. However, numbers aren't everything.
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Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
American Boxer
A lot of times, we get stuck, and we are followers. When you hear one person say, 'black lives matter,' or 'blue lives matter,' all lives matter. It's not right what is going on in this world on both sides.
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Kat Von D
American Artist
I don't care how many followers you have, but if you're executing amazing makeup, and you're working day to day in the makeup world and really changing the makeup world, to me that qualifies as a pro.
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Billy Graham
American Clergyman
Those outside the church expect followers of Christ to live differently, yet today many in church are chasing after the world - not to win them, but to be like them.
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Dion Waiters
American Basketball Player
What's crazy is, my whole life I been a leader. I'm not a follower.
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Maimouna Doucoure
French Director
Love and self-esteem are constructed through likes and followers.
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Lou Williams
American Athlete
I've never been a follower, but I've been an admirer.
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Muhammad Ali
American Boxer
I'm no leader; I'm a little humble follower.
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Jon Lord
English Musician
I would like all my friends, followers, fans and fellow travelers to know that I am fighting cancer and will therefore be taking a break from performing while getting the treatment and cure. I shall of course be continuing to write music - in my world it just has to be part of the therapy - and I fully expect to be back in good shape next year.
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James Charles
American Model
My followers are some of the most loyal people out there. They know everything about me and my life. They know all my drama with guys that I have crushes on, all that stupid stuff that doesn't really matter. But all that stuff allows me to build a close relationship with them.
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John Rampton
American Businessman
When looking for an influencer to work with, it's tempting to go for those with huge amount of fans and followers. This is perfectly understandable, as you obviously want your business or product promoted to as many people as possible. However, numbers aren't everything.
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Floyd Mayweather, Jr.
American Boxer
A lot of times, we get stuck, and we are followers. When you hear one person say, 'black lives matter,' or 'blue lives matter,' all lives matter. It's not right what is going on in this world on both sides.
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Kat Von D
American Artist
I don't care how many followers you have, but if you're executing amazing makeup, and you're working day to day in the makeup world and really changing the makeup world, to me that qualifies as a pro.
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Billy Graham
American Clergyman
Those outside the church expect followers of Christ to live differently, yet today many in church are chasing after the world - not to win them, but to be like them.
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Dion Waiters
American Basketball Player
What's crazy is, my whole life I been a leader. I'm not a follower.
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Maimouna Doucoure
French Director
Love and self-esteem are constructed through likes and followers.
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Lou Williams
American Athlete
I've never been a follower, but I've been an admirer.
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Muhammad Ali
American Boxer
I'm no leader; I'm a little humble follower.
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