Meaning & use

disciple

noun·Academic

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.

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