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Disciple

noun
/dɪˈsaɪ.pəl/

Meaning

a follower and student of a teacher, leader, or philosopher; devoted follower
a follower or student of a teacher, leader, or philosophy

Example Sentences

The famous philosopher had many disciples who spread his teachings worldwide.

He was a devoted disciple of the famous philosopher.

Synonyms

follower, student, pupil, adherent, devotee, believer
Entry 1
follower, student, pupil, adherent
Entry 2
follower, adherent, pupil, devotee, believer

Antonyms

teacher, master, leader, opponent
Entry 1
teacher, master, leader, opponent
Entry 2
leader, teacher, master

Collocations

devoted disciple, faithful disciple, teach disciples, loyal disciple, disciple of Christ, disciple of Buddha
Entry 1
devoted disciple, faithful disciple, teach disciples
Entry 2
loyal disciple, devoted disciple, disciple of Christ, disciple of Buddha

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