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Definition: the apostles
Disciple
\Dis*ci"ple\, n. [OE. disciple, deciple, OF. disciple,
fr. L. discipulus, fr. discere to learn (akin to docere to
teach; see
Docile) + prob. a root meaning to turn or drive,
as in L. pellere to drive (see
Pulse).]
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.
[1913 Webster]
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.
Syn: Learner; scholar; pupil; follower; adherent.
[1913 Webster]