adherent

• Describe algo que se adhiere o se pega a una superficie, o, en sentido figurado, a una persona que apoya una creencia, líder o partido.

Describes something that sticks or clings to a surface, or figuratively, a person who supports a particular belief, leader, or party.

1. Sticking or clingingC1formal

   Adhering or sticking firmly to a surface or substance.

   adherente

   • The adhesive tape is highly adherent to most surfaces.
   • The paint is not adherent to the damp wall.
   • These barnacles are extremely adherent to the ship's hull.

   Sinónimosadhesiveglueygummystickingstickytenaciousviscid

   Antónimosslippery

• Sustantivo que designa a una persona que apoya, sigue o permanece fiel a un líder, partido, creencia o doctrina determinados.

A noun referring to a person who supports, follows, or remains loyal to a particular leader, party, belief, or doctrine.

1. Follower or supporterB2formal

   A person who supports a particular leader, belief, or cause.

   partidario, seguidor

   • He is a loyal adherent of the political party.
   • The movement gained many adherents across the country.
   • Adherents of the philosophy meet regularly to discuss ideas.

   Sinónimosadvocatebelieverdevoteedisciplefollowerpartisansupporterupholder

   Antónimosadversarycriticdetractordissenteropponent

2. Devotee of a religionB2formal

   A person who follows a specific religion or spiritual practice.

   Adherente religioso

   • The temple welcomes adherents of all faiths.
   • Adherents of Buddhism practice meditation daily.
   • She is a devout adherent of the Islamic faith.

   Sinónimosbelieverconvertdevoteedisciplefanaticfollowersupporter