adherent

noun
UK /ədˈhɪərənt/
US /ədˈhɪrənt/

A person who follows and supports a leader, group, or idea.

She is a loyal adherent of the local running club.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. Sticking firmly to a surface.

The adherent tape held the poster to the wall.

3. A substance that sticks things together.

The glue acts as an adherent for the broken pieces.

4. Believing strongly in a particular idea or rule.

He is adherent to the rules of the game.