PoliticsJuly 16, 2026

adherent

/ədˈhɪərənt/

Definition

A person who supports, follows, or is devoted to a specific set of ideas, a cause, or a political leader.

Etymology

The word originates from the Latin 'adhaerere,' meaning to stick to or cling to. It entered English in the 16th century to describe someone who maintains loyalty or attachment to a person or principle.

In the news

The article uses the term to describe followers of Donald Trump who subscribe to the ideologies and political positions he promotes. It highlights how these individuals are identified by their alignment with his specific beliefs.

Trump uses primetime address to the nation to once again raise doubts about past elections

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Spectrum News

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