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disciple

Definitions of disciple
  1. noun
    someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another
    synonyms: élève
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    types:
    bouddhiste, zen
    an adherent of the doctrines of Zen Buddhism
    absolutiste
    one who advocates absolutism
    animiste
    one who accepts the doctrine of animism
    taôiste
    an adherent of any branch of Taoism
    luthérien
    follower of Lutheranism
    unitarien
    adherent of Unitarianism
    trinitarien
    adherent of Trinitarianism
    dévot, fervent
    a devoted (almost religiously so) adherent of a cause or person or activity
    type of:
    adepte, successeur, épigone
    a person who accepts the leadership of another
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