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Follower


FOL'LOWER, noun

1. One who comes, goes or moves after another, in the same course.

2. One that takes another as his guide in doctrines, opinions or example; one who receives the opinions, and imitates the example of another; an adherent; an imitator.

That ye be not slothful, but followers of them who, through faith and patience, inherit the promises. Hebrews 6:12.

3. One who obeys, worships and honors.

Be ye followers of God, as dear children. Ephesians 5:1.

4. An adherent; a disciple; one who embraces the same system; as a follower of Plato.

5. An attendant; a companion; an associate or a dependent. The warrior distributed the plunder among his followers.

No follower but a friend.

6. One under the command of another.

7. One of the same faction or party.