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Definition of: disciple
(di·sī′pəl) noun
One who accepts and follows a teacher or a doctrine; a pupil or learner.
2. One of the disciples, the twelve chosen companions and apostles of Jesus. See synonyms under ADHERENT, CONVERT.
—v.t. ·pled, ·pling
1. To cause to become a disciple; convert.
2. Obs. To train; teach. [OE discipul <L discipulus <discere teach; infl. in form by OF diciple, disciple <L discipulus]
—dis·ci′ple·ship noun
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