Adherent and Hierophant

Adherent

Adherent noun - One who follows the opinions or teachings of another.

Hierophant and adherent are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Hierophant" instead a noun "Adherent".

Nearby Words: adhere, adherence, adhering, adherer

Hierophant

Hierophant noun - A person who actively supports or favors a cause.
Usage example: as an early hierophant of birth control, Margaret Sanger had to face down often vehement opposition
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Adherent and hierophant are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Adherent" instead a noun "Hierophant".
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