Mitläufer
follower, conformist who goes along with the crowd
noun MIT-loy-fer Rare
Usage Note
Mitläufer describes someone who goes along with a group or movement without independent conviction — a passive follower who avoids standing out. The word carries negative or neutral connotations depending on context; also used historically for passive participants in political movements.
Examples
"Er war kein Anführer, aber auch kein bloßer Mitläufer."
Natural Translation
He was no leader, but also not a mere follower.
Literal Translation
He was no leader, but also no mere fellow-runner.
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