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following

noun [S] (PEOPLE)
 
 
/ˈfɒl.əʊ.ɪŋ/ US  /ˈfɑː.loʊ-/

Definition

a group of people who admire something or someone: She has attracted a large following among the rich and famous. The shop has a small but loyal/devoted following.AdmirersEnthusiasts a group of people who support, admire, or believe in a particular person, group, or ideaAdmirersEnthusiasts
(Definition of following noun (PEOPLE) from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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