disciple

 
Pronunciation: /dɪˈsʌɪp(ə)l/

noun

  • a personal follower of Christ during his life, especially one of the twelve Apostles.
  • a follower or pupil of a teacher, leader, or philosopher: a disciple of Rousseau

Derivatives

discipleship

noun

disciplic

adjective

discipular

Pronunciation: /dɪˈsɪpjʊlə/
adjective

Origin:

Old English, from Latin discipulus 'learner', from discere 'learn'; reinforced by Old French deciple

Spelling help

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