Meaning & use
disciple
A person who follows and helps spread the teachings of a leader, especially a religious one.
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The disciples traveled with their teacher, learning from his example.
She became a devoted disciple of the philosopher's ideas on simplicity.
A note on using this word
Disciple is often capitalized when referring specifically to the twelve followers of Jesus in Christian tradition.
Words with a similar meaning
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