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dis·ci·ple

disciple

 
 
pronunciation:
dih saI pl
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Word Combinations (noun)
part of speech: noun
definition 1: a pupil, adherent, or follower.
synonyms:
adherent, follower, pupil
similar words:
aficionado, apprentice, devotee, enthusiast, partisan, satellite, student, votary
definition 2: one of the followers of Jesus Christ, esp. one of the apostles.
synonyms:
apostle
similar words:
believer, Christian, convert, neophyte
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derivation: discipleship (n.)