Follower found back in society locale (7)
I believe the answer is:
acolyte
'follower' is the definition.
(I've seen this before)
'back in society locale' is the wordplay.
'back' is a reversal indicator.
'in' says the answer is hidden in the clue.
'etyloca' can be found hidden inside 'society locale'.
'etyloca' back-to-front is 'ACOLYTE'.
'found' is the link.
(Other definitions for acolyte that I've seen before include "Loyal follower" , "Adherent or priest's assistant" , "Altar boy" , "Person who assists a priest" , "Faithful assistant" .)