The crossword solution for the term SUFFIX DENOTING ADHERENT is 'ITE'. An 'ite' suffix is a word ending that denotes someone who adheres to a particular belief or doctrine. It is derived from the Latin suffix '-ita', which is used to form nouns of agency or condition. For example, the word 'MARXIST' is formed by adding the suffix '-ism' to the name 'Marx', and the word 'Marxistite' is formed by adding the suffix '-ite' to the same name. This suffix is commonly used in political contexts to denote someone who follows a particular ideology.