Acolyte and Backer

Acolyte

Acolyte noun - One who follows the opinions or teachings of another.
Usage example: a highly influential economist whose acolytes can be found at many major universities
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Synonyms for Acolyte

Backer and acolyte are semantically related. in follower topic. In some cases you can use "Backer" instead a noun "Acolyte".

Backer

Backer noun - A person who actively supports or favors a cause.

Acolyte and backer are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Acolyte" instead a noun "Backer".

Nearby Words: backing, backed

How words are described

complete complete acolyte complete backer
powerful powerful acolyte powerful backer
male male acolyte male backer
new new acolyte new backer
Other adjectives: chief.
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