CEFR C1

adherent

noun

Meaning

A person who supports a particular idea, belief, or political party.

Examples

She is a long-time adherent of the environmental movement.
The political candidate struggled to win over adherents from the opposing party.

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adherent (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ədˈhɪərənt/

Definition

A person who supports a particular idea, belief, or political party.

Examples

She is a long-time adherent of the environmental movement.
The political candidate struggled to win over adherents from the opposing party.
He remained a loyal adherent to the principles of his faith throughout his life.

How to Use adherent

adherent to (prepositional phrase): Supporting or sticking to a belief, idea, or group. — "He is a staunch adherent to the principles of democracy."

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