adherent Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
    disciple.
  2. adjective satellite sticking fast

WordNet

Ad*her"ent adjective
Etymology
L. adhaerens, -entis, p. pr.: cf. F. adhérent.
Definitions
  1. Sticking; clinging; adhering. Pope.
  2. Attached as an attribute or circumstance.
  3. (Bot.) Congenitally united with an organ of another kind, as calyx with ovary, or stamens with petals.
Ad*her"ent noun
Definitions
  1. One who adheres; one who adheres; one who follows a leader, party, or profession; a follower, or partisan; a believer in a particular faith or church.
  2. That which adheres; an appendage. R. Milton. Syn. -- Follower; partisan; upholder; disciple; supporter; dependent; ally; backer.

Webster 1913