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dis·ci·ple       (dĭ-sī'pəl)  Pronunciation Key 
n.  
    1. One who embraces and assists in spreading the teachings of another.
    2. An active adherent, as of a movement or philosophy.
  2. often Disciple One of the original followers of Jesus.
  3. Disciple A member of the Disciples of Christ.


[Middle English, from Old English discipul and from Old French desciple, both from Latin discipulus, pupil, from discere, to learn; see dek- in Indo-European roots.]

dis·ci'ple·ship' n.
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disciples

The followers of Jesus, who adhered to his teaching and transmitted it to others. The Twelve Apostles were the disciples closest to Jesus.

Note: In general, a disciple is an active follower of a leader or movement, religious or otherwise.

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Copyright © 2005 by Houghton Mifflin Company.
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