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/dɪsˈaɪpəlz əv kraɪst/ Listen

noun

Disciple n. One who receives instruction from another; a scholar; a learner; especially, a follower who has learned to believe in the truth of the doctrine of his teacher; an adherent in doctrine; as, the disciples of Plato; the disciples of our Savior.

The disciples, or The twelve disciples, the twelve selected companions of Jesus; also called the apostles.

Disciples of Christ. See Christian, n., 3, and Campbellite.

Synonyms: Learner; scholar; pupil; follower; adherent.

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Collaborative International Dictionary of English 0.48

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... thinking of that true church composed of the true disciples of Christ," she returned. "And that is just it, don't you see? This true church that is so inseparable from the religion of Christ is so far forgotten that it never enters into any thought of the church at all. The sun always shines, it ...

— The Calling Of Dan Matthews • Harold Bell Wright

... was offered freely to such as believed in him, separated themselves from the world, and lived in charity, humility, and innocence, waiting lamp in hand for the celestial bridegroom. These abstracted and elected spirits were the true disciples of Christ and the ...

— Winds Of Doctrine - Studies in Contemporary Opinion • George Santayana