1a. One who embraces and assists in spreading the teachings of another. b. 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.
ETYMOLOGY:
Middle English, from Old English discipul and from Old French desciple, both from Latin discipulus, pupil, from discere, to learn. See dek- in Appendix I.
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