disciple

noun
UK: /dɪˈsaɪ.pəl/
US: /dɪˈsaɪ.pəl/

  1. A person who believes in and follows a particular teacher or leader.

    1. He is a disciple of Gandhi.
    2. She was a devoted disciple of the famous economist, embracing all his theories.

  2. Someone who strongly supports a particular person or set of ideas.

    1. He is a disciple of the new movement.
    2. As a dedicated disciple of the minimalist movement, she reduced her belongings.

  3. In the Bible, one of the original twelve followers of Jesus Christ.

    1. He was a disciple of Christ.
    2. The Bible tells the stories of Jesus and his close disciple, Peter.

Synonyms

adherent pupil supporter devotee follower

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "disciple" in English means: A person who believes in and follows a particular teacher or leader., Someone who strongly supports a particular person or set of ideas., In the Bible, one of the original twelve followers of Jesus Christ..

The phonetic transcription of "disciple" is /dɪˈsaɪ.pəl/ in British English and /dɪˈsaɪ.pəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "disciple": adherent, pupil, supporter, devotee, follower.

Example usage of "disciple": "He is a disciple of Gandhi.". More examples on the page.