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disciple

disciple

144 6.1
A person who follows and helps spread a teacher's ideas
  • noun
  • /dɪˈsaɪpəl/
translation icon : discípulo
  • In various religions, a disciple is expected to learn from their master and share that knowledge with others.
  • disciples follow
  • a disciple of Jesus
  • a disciple of Christ

So first he tells his disciples, do not be deceived.

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Examples

  • Judas was one of Jesus's disciples.

  • So the other disciples said to him, "We have seen the Lord."

    Academic text (2013)
  • You have much to learn, my disciple.

  • And there he is, back in that lot, the model disciple.

  • One master and his disciple, they used to go on retreat.

  • Are those people all disciples in the same way?

  • A disciple of the Bokushi?

  • "Now a week later, his disciples were again inside, and Thomas was with them.

    Academic text (2013)
  • With his resurrection, however, his disciples see that glory really was one with Jesus, the Son of Man.

    Academic text (2008)
  • So first he tells his disciples, do not be deceived.

Synonyms

follower
vsdisciple
295 1.6

A person who supports a leader and accepts their direction

actively believes and helps spread teachings rather than only accepting guidance
adherent
vsdisciple
20 6.6

A person who supports a party, leader, or idea and helps promote it

is a believer especially of religious or philosophical teachings

Antonyms

22 7.2

A person who disagrees with common ideas or with those in charge

How Devoted

apostle
7 6.0
devotee
25 6.0
disciple
144 6.1
adherent
20 6.6
follower
295 1.6

Surface Forms

disciple singular
disciples plural

Etymology

The word disciple comes from the Latin discipulus, which means 'learner' or 'student', and is related to discipline, a word that comes from the idea of teaching. So a disciple is someone who learns from and follows a teacher.