Follower; sticking (8)
I believe the answer is:
adherent
<span class="explanation-format__ClueExplanation">I believe this clue is a double definition.<br/ ><br/ >'<span class="explanation-format__original">follower</span>' is the first definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I know that adherent is a type of follower)</span><br/ ><br/ >'<span class="explanation-format__original">sticking</span>' is the second definition.<br/ ><span class="explanation-format__explanation">(I've seen this before)</span><br/ ><br/ ></span>
(Other definitions for adherent that I've seen before include "One supports" , "supporter of party" , "Staunch follower" , "Loyal follower - sticks close" , "Dedicated supporter" .)