adherent

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Estimated CEFR level: C1 — Advanced

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Definition

  1. noun someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
  2. adjective sticking fast

Etymology

From Middle English adherent, from Old French adherent, from Latin adhaerēns, present participle of adhaereō (“to stick to, cling”).

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Synonyms

disciple

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