Meaning of the word adherent in English

What does adherent mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

adherent

US /ədˈhɪr.ənt/
UK /ədˈhɪə.rənt/

Noun

someone who supports a particular party, person, or set of ideas

Example:
He was a strong adherent of the new political movement.
The cult leader had many devoted adherents.

Adjective

sticking fast to an object or surface

Example:
The paint was not very adherent to the old wall.
The moss was strongly adherent to the rock surface.