Synonyms for

Followers

Verb / ˈfɑ:ləʊɜ:z / Another word for followers — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Followers are people who support or admire someone or something.

Synonyms & similar words

leader follower following supporters admirers fans devotees disciples backers patrons champions advocates enthusiasts partisans believers groupies acolytes hangers-on minions votaries protégés companions associates

Synonyms by register

Formal

adherents disciples protégés subordinates

Informal

fans groupies cronies posse

Literary

retinue train devotees

Antonyms

leaders supervisors commanders rulers masters guides directors

Common collocations

  • social media followers
  • loyal followers
  • devoted followers
  • gain followers
  • lose followers
  • number of followers
  • political followers
  • religious followers

Word family

noun follower
verb follow
adjective following

Usage note

While 'followers' can refer to people who physically trail behind someone, it is most commonly used in contemporary contexts to describe people who subscribe to or engage with a person or entity's content on social media or other platforms.

Example sentences

  1. I have many followers on Instagram.
  2. The band has a large following.
  3. She is a follower of a healthy lifestyle.
  4. The politician gained a lot of followers after his speech.
  5. The coach is loved by his followers.

Quotes

  • As we look ahead into the next century, leaders will be those who empower others.
  • A leader is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way.
  • If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.

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