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Noun: adherent  ad'heer-unt or ud'heer-unt
  1. Someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
    - disciple
Adjective: adherent  ad'heer-unt or ud'heer-unt
  1. Sticking fast

Derived forms: adherents

See also: adhesive

Type of: acolyte, follower