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- pronunciation:
- dih
saI
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun)
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noun |
| definition 1: |
one who follows a leader or teacher; pupil.
The great philosopher had many disciples who spread his ideas widely.- synonyms:
- follower, pupil
- similar words:
- apprentice, satellite, student
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| definition 2: |
one of the twelve original followers of Jesus Christ; apostle.
- synonyms:
- apostle
- similar words:
- believer, Christian, convert
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| related words: |
fan, pupil |
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| derivation: |
discipleship (n.) |
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