Disciple

Pronunciation: /dɪˈsaɪpəl/

Disciple (noun)

  1. a person who follows and learns from a teacher or leader
  2. one of the first followers of Jesus in the Christian religion
  3. a person who strongly supports and follows the ideas of a leader

Examples

  • The disciple listened carefully to the teacher's instructions.
  • Every disciple must practice the teachings daily.

Common collocations: loyal disciple, become a disciple, faithful disciple, early disciple, devoted disciple

Synonyms of Disciple

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Disciple

  • A disciple follows, while a leader guides.