adherent
noun · adjective
Simple meaning
Someone who has membership in some group, association.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ədˈhɪɹənt
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Definition
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noun
A person who has membership in some group, association, or religion.
adjective
Adhesive, sticking to something.
Having the quality of clinging or sticking fast to something.
medicineof a person
Showing adherence to a treatment.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
- Frequency
- Rare
More ways to use adherent
- “My uncle is an adherent of Buddhism and goes to the local temple every week.”
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Synonyms
Sense: person who has membership in some group
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