Caudaite

/ˈkɔːdeɪaɪt/ noun

Definition

A follower or supporter, particularly one who aligns with a specific leader or faction, using archaic or specialized political terminology.

Etymology

From Latin cauda (tail) plus the suffix -ite (denoting a follower or member of a group), literally meaning 'one who follows the tail.' This reflects how followers metaphorically 'follow the tail' of their leader.

Kelly Says

Calling someone a 'caudaite' is the ancient equivalent of being a devoted fan or follower—imagine if we still used Latin-based terms for political supporters instead of modern slang like 'stan' or 'fan.'

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