adherent adherent /ədˈhɪrənt/

adjective

1. Sticking fast  ( adherent )
   sticking fast
   

noun

1. () Someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another  ( disciple , adherent )
   someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
     The religious adherent faithfully attended the weekly services at the temple.
   The religious adherent faithfully attended the weekly services at the temple.