noun

disciple

disciple, follower, adherent

He was a disciple of the famous philosopher.

He was a disciple of the famous philosopher.

The twelve disciples followed Jesus.

The twelve disciples followed Jesus.

a disciple of ((sb./sth.)) a follower of a particular person or set of beliefs He was a disciple of the famous philosopher.

Synonyms: follower, adherent, pupil, student

From Latin 'discipulus' (pupil), from 'discere' (to learn).

Think of the word 'discipline'. A disciple must have discipline to follow their teacher.

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