järgijad
Järgijad is an Estonian noun meaning followers or adherents. It is the plural form of järgija, a person who follows someone or something, and is used to describe supporters, disciples, fans, or members of a group that follows a leader, movement, or idea. The word derives from järg-, the root meaning following or coming after, with the agentive suffix -ija, which forms terms for doers or participants. In modern Estonian, järgijad is common in journalism, political discourse, religious contexts, and discussions of online communities. It emphasizes the collective group of people who align with or follow a particular figure or ideology, rather than the individual follower.
Usage notes: It may refer to a formal movement’s base as well as informal fan bases. It
- Estonian: Tema järgijad kogunesid väljaku ümber.
- English: His followers gathered around the square.
- Estonian: Kirikus järgijad pöörasid tähelepanu õpetusele.
- English: The followers in the church paid attention to the teaching.
Overall, järgijad denotes a collective of people who support or follow a person, idea, or group, rather