PoliticsJune 30, 2026

adherents

/ədˈhɪərənts/

Definition

People who support, follow, or are committed to a particular set of beliefs, a movement, or a leader.

Etymology

Derived from the Latin 'adhaerere', meaning 'to stick to.' It entered English through Middle French to describe those who remain attached or loyal to a specific cause or doctrine.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe individuals who identify as part of the 'Make America Healthy Again' movement, noting that even among these loyal followers, there is disagreement on core issues like vaccines.

Poll: Everyone has a different idea of what counts as MAHA

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