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Anhänger — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • adherent noun A person who supports a particular leader, party, religion or set of ideas.
  • devotee noun A person with a strong, enthusiastic interest in or loyalty to something.
  • fan noun A device, hand-held or powered, that moves air to cool someone or something down.
  • fancy verb British informal: to want or feel attracted to something or someone.
  • follower noun A person who supports, admires, or adheres to the ideas of another person, movement, or belief.
  • following adj Coming next, whether in a sequence, list, or in time.
  • henchman noun A loyal follower or subordinate who carries out orders, often without question — frequently used of a villain's or gang leader's helpers.
  • pendant noun A piece of jewelry that hangs from a chain or cord, typically worn around the neck.
  • supporter noun A person who gives support to someone or something.
  • tag noun A small label attached to an item, showing information such as its price, size, or owner.
  • trailer noun An unpowered vehicle towed behind a car or truck to carry cargo or equipment.

Senses

Anhänger is used for these senses in English:

  • adherent A person who has membership in some group, association or religion.
  • devotee An ardent enthusiast or admirer.
  • devotee (religion) A believer in a particular religion or god.
  • fan A person who is fond of something or someone, especially an admirer of a performer or aficionado of a sport.
  • fancy The enthusiasts of such a pursuit.
  • follower One who follows mentally, adherer to the opinions, ideas or teachings of another, a movement etc.
  • following A group of followers, attendants or admirers; an entourage.
  • henchman A person who supports a political figure chiefly out of selfish interests.

adherent — full definition

  1. noun A person who supports a particular leader, party, religion or set of ideas.
  2. adjective Sticking fast to a surface or to another part.

devotee — full definition

  1. noun A person with a strong, enthusiastic interest in or loyalty to something.
  2. noun A person who is deeply committed to a particular religion or deity.

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