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disciple

 

[ dɪˈsaɪpəl ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

follower

A disciple is someone who follows a teacher or leader. They learn from this person and try to live according to their teachings. Disciples are often associated with religious or spiritual contexts.

Synonyms

adherent, follower, pupil

Examples of usage

  • He was a devoted disciple of Mahatma Gandhi.
  • The disciples of Jesus traveled far and wide to spread his message.
Context #2 | Noun

student

In a broader sense, a disciple can also refer to a student or learner in any field of study or practice. It implies a deep commitment to learning and mastering the teachings or skills of a particular teacher.

Synonyms

apprentice, learner, student

Examples of usage

  • She was a disciple of martial arts, training diligently every day.
  • The young artist considered himself a disciple of the great painters before him.

Translations

Translations of the word "disciple" in other languages:

🇵🇹 discípulo

🇮🇳 शिष्य

🇩🇪 Jünger

🇮🇩 murid

🇺🇦 учень

🇵🇱 uczeń

🇯🇵 弟子 (deshi)

🇫🇷 disciple

🇪🇸 discípulo

🇹🇷 mürit

🇰🇷 제자 (jeja)

🇸🇦 تلميذ

🇨🇿 učedník

🇸🇰 učeník

🇨🇳 弟子 (dìzǐ)

🇸🇮 učenec

🇮🇸 lærisveinn

🇰🇿 шәкірт

🇬🇪 მოსწავლე

🇦🇿 şagird

🇲🇽 discípulo

Etymology

The word 'disciple' originated from the Latin word 'discipulus', meaning 'a learner'. It was first used in English in the 13th century to refer to a follower of Jesus Christ. Over time, the term expanded to encompass followers of other spiritual or philosophical leaders, as well as students in various fields of study. The concept of discipleship has deep roots in religious traditions, emphasizing the importance of learning from a master and embodying their teachings in daily life.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,057, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.