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noun ADJ. ardent, close, enthusiastic, keen a keen follower of football | dedicated, devoted, devout, faithful, loyal, true a true follower of Islam | local | sports | cricket, football, rugby, etc. QUANT. band VERB + FOLLOWER have She still has many loyal followers. | attract | lead The myth says that he led a small band of followers to seek their fortune in distant lands. PREP. among sb's ~ The king was not powerful enough to command respect among his followers.
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