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Follower found back in society locale (7)

Ross

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" .)

I've seen this clue in The Times.
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