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.
Source: Webster's 1828 American Dictionary ↗ · public-domain · returned verbatim, no AI