seguistes

Seguistes is a plural form that may appear in some contexts as an attempted plural of the noun seguista, used in Spanish and Portuguese to denote a follower or adherent of a person, group, or movement. The term seguista derives from the verb seguir, meaning “to follow,” with the agentive suffix -ista. The standard plural is seguistas; seguistes is generally regarded as a misspelling or mistaken form and is uncommon in authoritative texts.

Usage and connotations: In Spanish- and Portuguese-language discourse, seguistas describe people who align themselves with a leader, ideology, or political faction. The label is largely neutral in form, but its connotations depend on context and tone, and it can carry evaluative overtones in political writing. For example, “los seguistas del régimen” would mean the supporters of the regime. In English, the term is rarely used except when transcribing non-English sources or in fictional contexts; otherwise “followers” or “adherents” are preferred.

Variants and related terms: The common singular form is seguista, and the standard plural is seguistas. Related terms include partidarios (supporters), adherentes (adherents), simpatizantes (sympathizers), loyalists, and followers. The term is most often encountered in political or organizational discussions, though it can apply more broadly to any group of people who follow a leader or doctrine.

See also: Faction, Loyalist, Partisan, Adherent, Sympathizer.