ADHERENT Meaning of ADHERENT in English I . a. Adhering, sticking, clinging. II . n. Follower, partisan, disciple, sectary, votary, supporter, dependant, vassal, retainer, henchman, satellite, acolyte, acolythe, acolyth. Soule. Dictionary of English synonyms. Словарь английских синонимов. 2012