Adherent
/ədˈhɪə.rənt/noun
A person who supports a particular set of ideas or a leader.
Did you know?The term 'adherent' originally referred to someone bound by a sacred oath, emphasizing the weight of loyalty in ancient religious practices.
Etymological Timeline
Proto-Indo-European
PIE
*her-
“to stick or cling”
Latin
Latin
adhaerens
“clinging or sticking to”
Old French
Old French
adherent
“one who adheres or sticks to (a faith or doctrine)”
14th Century
Middle English
adherente
“a follower or supporter, especially in a religious context”
Modern English
English
adherent
“a person who adheres to a leader or a belief system”