Noun: adherent ad'heer-unt or ud'heer-unt- Someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
"The adherent travelled far to share his teacher's philosophy";
- disciple
Adjective: adherent ad'heer-unt or ud'heer-unt- Sticking fast
"The adherent barnacles were difficult to remove from the ship's hull"
Derived forms: adherents
See also: adhesive
Type of: acolyte, follower