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followers

noun

Form of follower , plural of follower.

Simple meaning

A group of followers or enthusiasts.

Pronunciation

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ˈfɑloʊɚz

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Definition

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noun

  1. A group of followers or enthusiasts

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
Frequency
Moderately Common
Formality
Technical

More ways to use followers

  • “I have over 50 followers on Twitter, but all my tweets only get 10 likes.”noun

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camp followersfaithful followersimmediate followersloyal followers

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Inflected forms

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  • followernounBase word

    A person who accepts the leadership of another.

Compound terms

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  • followers of the prophetnounCompound term

    A resurgent Islamic fundamentalist organization based in Nigeria that is thought to be planning terrorist attacks.

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Synonyms

Sense: group of followers or enthusiasts

following

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