# adherent adherent 1 of 2 noun ad·​her·​ent ad-ˈhir-ənt  əd- Synonyms of adherent : one who adheres to something: such as a : a follower of a leader, party, or profession Freud's adherents b : a believer in or advocate especially of a particular idea or church adherents of Christianity adherents of socialism Clipped from [Adherent Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster](https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/adherent) at 2024-11-10. # Links