disciple
n. countable B2 Upper Intermediate US //dɪˈsaɪpəɫ// UK //dɪsˈaɪpəl// dis·ci·ple
n. a person who follows and learns from a teacher or leader. You use this word for students of a famous thinker or a religious follower.
n. a follower and learner of a teacher, leader, or religious figure; often implies close adherence to the leader's teachings.
He was a devoted disciple of the famous painter.
The young writer attended every lecture, acting as a loyal disciple to the aging professor.
In the early church, the twelve disciples formed the core group that spread the teachings across the Roman Empire.
From Middle English disciple, discipul, from Old English discipul (“disciple, scholar”), from Latin discipulus (“pupil, learner”). Later influenced or superseded in Middle English by Old French deciple.