adherent
//ədˈhɪərənt//
Noun
adherentSingular
adherentsPlural
1
A person who supports or follows a particular leader, party, cause, or belief.
The political party has many loyal adherents.
Adjective
adherentCanonical form
1
Sticking fast to an object or surface; clinging.
The adherent mud on his boots was difficult to remove.