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followers

n. countable
A2 Elementary US //ˈfɑɫoʊɝz// UK //fˈɒləʊəz// fol·low·ers

n. people who subscribe to your social media account to see your new posts. It can also mean people who support the ideas of a leader or a group.

n. individuals who subscribe to a specific social media account to receive regular updates; also, adherents to a particular person, belief system, or ideology.


SIMPLE

She has over ten thousand followers on her travel blog.

CONTEXTUAL

The influencer noticed a sharp increase in followers after her video about sustainable living went viral.

COMPLEX

While the charismatic leader attracted thousands of devoted followers, critics remained skeptical of his long-term economic proposals and their impact on the local community.

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Commonly used in the plural when referring to a social media audience or a group of supporters.

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