adherent

• Décrit ce qui colle ou s'attache à une surface, ou, au sens figuré, une personne qui soutient une croyance, un dirigeant ou un parti.

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.

   qui adhère

   • 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.

   Synonymesadhesiveglueygummystickingstickytenaciousviscid

   Antonymesslippery

• Nom désignant une personne qui soutient, suit ou reste fidèle à un leader, un parti, une croyance ou une doctrine.

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.

   Partisan, adepte

   • 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.

   Synonymesadvocatebelieverdevoteedisciplefollowerpartisansupporterupholder

   Antonymesadversarycriticdetractordissenteropponent

2. Devotee of a religionB2formal

   A person who follows a specific religion or spiritual practice.

   adepte d'une religion

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

   Synonymesbelieverconvertdevoteedisciplefanaticfollowersupporter