Meaning of adherent in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Classifying Adjective
    1. Definitions
  3. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ædˈhɛrənt/

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  1. Classifying Adjective

    adherent

    Definitions

    1. sticking fast

    Synonyms

  2. Noun

    adherent

    Etymology

    late Middle English: from Old French adherent, from Latin adhaerent-‘sticking to’, from the verb adhaerere (see adhere)

    Definitions

    1. someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another

    Derived terms

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