Plural of adherent; multiple followers, supporters, or believers of a particular cause, religion, or ideology.
Plural form of 'adherent,' from Latin 'adhaerentes.' The plural emphasizes groups of supporters united by shared loyalty or belief.
Religious scholars use 'adherents' to count followers—Buddhism has 500 million adherents worldwide, making it the fourth-largest religion, but the word works for any movement from politics to music genres.
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