disciple
dɪˈsaɪpəl
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Definition of disciple - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
ChristianityTECH.follower of Christ during his lifeTECH.
  • The disciples spread the teachings of Jesus.
apostle follower
2.
educationstudent or follower of a philosophy or leader
  • She became a disciple of the new philosophical movement..
adherent follower
3.
spreaderRaresomeone who spreads another's teachingsRare
  • As a disciple, he shared the guru's wisdom.
apostle follower
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Origin of disciple

Latin, discipulus (learner)

Terms with disciple included in their meaning

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religion
pupil or disciple in Hinduism
mentoring
involving the act of making someone a disciple
biblical
female disciple of Jesus also called Magdalene
apostle
disciple of Jesus and author of the first Gospel
biblical figure
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles
religion
disciple of Paul in the Bible
Christian disciple
Greek disciple and helper of Saint Paul
biblical figure
disciple and secretary of Jeremiah

Examples of disciple in a sentence

  • Each disciple had a unique role in the ministry.
  • He was a devoted disciple of the famous guru.
  • The artist's disciples gathered for the annual meeting.
  • The disciple eagerly attended every lecture.
  • She became a disciple to spread the teachings.

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  1. French:disciple, élève, ...
  2. German:Jünger, Anhänger, ...
  3. Italian:discepolo, seguace, ...
  4. Spanish:discípulo, seguidor, ...
  5. Portuguese:discípulo, seguidor, ...
  6. Chinese:门徒, 弟子, ...
  7. Japanese:弟子, 信奉者, ...
  8. Arabic:تِلْمِيذ, مُريد, ...
  9. Hebrew:תַּלְמִיד, תַּלְמִיד, ...
  10. Russian:ученик, ...
  11. Ukrainian:учень, послідовник, ...
  12. Hindi:शिष्य, शागिर्द, ...
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