What is another word for followership?
Pronunciation: [fˈɒlə͡ʊəʃˌɪp] (IPA) 
Followership is a term used to describe the act of following someone, a leader or a mentor. Synonyms for followership are: adherence, compliance, obedience, submission, loyalty, allegiance, support, fidelity, and commitment. These words can be used interchangeably with followership depending on the context of use. Adherence suggests being steadfast and loyal, whereas compliance implies abiding by rules and regulations. Obedience implies yielding to the authority of another person, while submission suggests acceptance of authority. Loyalty is a synonym that suggests faithfulness and trustworthiness. Allegiance means loyalty to a person, group or cause. Support implies being with someone during difficulties while fidelity means loyalty to a person or cause. Lastly, commitment suggests devotion and dedication.
