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disciple

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /dɪˈsaɪpəl/

Forms: disciples

disciple means: Someone who follows a teacher or religious leader and helps others learn their ideas.

noun

TEACHER FOLLOWERB2

Someone who follows a teacher or religious leader and helps others learn their ideas.

  • He became a disciple of the teacher.
  • The disciples shared their leader's teachings.
  • She was a devoted disciple of the philosopher.

How to use it: disciple of someone (She became a disciple of a famous painter.)

Similar words: follower, pupil

Common phrases: disciple of someone, devoted disciple, faithful disciple

Questions about disciple

What does disciple mean?

Someone who follows a teacher or religious leader and helps others learn their ideas.

What is disciple in other languages?

Türkçe: mürit · Español: discípulo · Français: disciple · Deutsch: Jünger · Italiano: discepolo · 日本語: 弟子

How do you pronounce disciple?

It is pronounced /dɪˈsaɪpəl/.

How do you use disciple in a sentence?

He became a disciple of the teacher. The disciples shared their leader's teachings.

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