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Italian

seguace

/seˈɡwa.t͡ʃe/nounC1
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Meaning

follower, disciple

  • adherent

In a sentence

Mia sorella è una seguace di quella cantante.

My sister is a follower of that singer.

Sei ancora un seguace di quella dieta?

Are you still a follower of that diet?

Non sono mai stato un seguace delle mode.

I've never been a follower of trends.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
seguacemasculine · singular
seguacimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • More formal than fan or sostenitore. Common for religious, political, or ideological contexts; less natural for casual hobbies or entertainment.
  • Often followed by di: seguace di Buddha, seguace di un movimento. Don’t confuse it with follower on social media.
  • It can sound slightly detached or evaluative, especially in journalism: i seguaci del leader, i seguaci della setta.

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