Followers of a sect (9)

I believe the answer is:

adherents

(Other definitions for adherents that I've seen before include "Supporters of neat herds" , "Followers" , "'Supporters, disciples (9)'" , "Supporters of neatherds" .)

I've seen this clue in the Sydney Morning Herald.

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