Adherents
Synonyms: Followers, missionaries, supporters, partisans, votaries, acolytes, soldiers, admirers, advocates, loyalists, liege men, worshipers, protégés, sectarians, zealots, ideologists, cultists, flunkeys, sycophants, ideologues, backers, lackeys, myrmidons, toadies, apparatchiks, flunkies, lickspittles, disciples, apostles, partizans, devotees, pupils, students, epigones, converts, scholars, fans, proselytizers, votarists, faithfuls, worshippers, enthusiasts, idolators, champions, idealogues, idolaters, henchmen, minions, satellites, apparatchiki, camp followers, hangers-on, stooges, and yes-men.
Example Sentences
The movement attracted many loyal adherents.
Adherents of the new policy defended it strongly.
The leader inspired a group of devoted adherents.
Religious adherents gathered for the ceremony.
Political adherents clashed during the debate.
His ideas gained a number of passionate adherents.
The philosophy still has many adherents today.
Adherents of the cause protested peacefully.
The cult’s adherents followed strict rules.
New adherents joined the movement every year.