noun
- a follower or student of a teacher, leader, or philosophy
- one of the twelve followers of Jesus Christ
Usage: religious
verb
- to teach or train someone as a disciple
Usage: formal
Examples
- The philosopher had many disciples who spread his teachings.
- She was a devoted disciple of the famous artist.
- The twelve disciples followed Jesus throughout his ministry.
- Peter was one of Christ’s most faithful disciples.
- The master discipled his students in the ancient martial art.
- He discipled young musicians in classical techniques.
- The guru’s disciples gathered to hear his wisdom.