1. people who support or admire a particular person, idea, or belief
Usage: plural form of follower
2. people who subscribe to or regularly view someone’s social media account
Usage: social media context
3. people who come after or behind someone else

Examples

• The politician had thousands of loyal followers.
• She gained many new followers on Instagram after her video went viral.
• The religious leader spoke to his followers about compassion.
• The celebrity’s followers eagerly awaited her next post.
• The hiking group’s followers struggled to keep up on the steep trail.
• His followers believed in his vision for social change.
• The account has over a million followers worldwide.