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The term may sometimes be used in a disparaging way to suggest that someone is unoriginal or lacking in independent [[thought]] and copies or [[imitate]]s another. | The term may sometimes be used in a disparaging way to suggest that someone is unoriginal or lacking in independent [[thought]] and copies or [[imitate]]s another. | ||
| − | In [[British]] [[English]], the term follower might be applied to the boyfriend or suitor of a [[young woman]], often in domestic service. | + | In [[British]] [[English]] (old fashioned), the term follower might be applied to the boyfriend or suitor of a [[young woman]], often in domestic service. |
[[Category:Dictionary]] | [[Category:Dictionary]] | ||
Revision as of 21:19, September 29, 2008
A follower is someone or something that follows. It may apply to following in time or space, but also in political or religious beliefs, ideas or views.
The term may sometimes be used in a disparaging way to suggest that someone is unoriginal or lacking in independent thought and copies or imitates another.
In British English (old fashioned), the term follower might be applied to the boyfriend or suitor of a young woman, often in domestic service.