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The definition of a disciple is a follower of a prophet or teacher.

(noun)

A follower of Jesus Christ is an example of a disciple.

See disciple in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

a pupil or follower of any teacher or school of religion, learning, art, etc.
an early follower of Jesus, esp. one of the Apostles
a member of the Disciples of Christ

Origin: ME < OFr desciple & OE discipul, both < L discipulus, learner, in LL(Ec), a disciple of Jesus < *discipere, to comprehend < dis-, apart + capere, to hold (see have): infl. by discere, to learn

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discipleship noun

See disciple in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun

a. One who embraces and assists in spreading the teachings of another.
b. An active adherent, as of a movement or philosophy.
often Disciple One of the original followers of Jesus.
Disciple A member of the Disciples of Christ.

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Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old English discipul

Origin: and from Old French desciple

Origin: , both from Latin discipulus, pupil

Origin: , from discere, to learn; see dek- in Indo-European roots

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