DISCIPLE, noun [Latin , to learn.] 1. A learner; a scholar; one who receives or professes to receive instruction from another; as the disciples of Plato. 2. A follower; an adherent to the doctrines of another. Hence the constant attendants of Christ were called his disciples; and hence all Christians are called his disciples, as they profess to learn and receive his doctrines and precepts. DISCIPLE, verb transitive 1. To teach; to train, or bring up. 2. To make disciples of; to convert to doctrines or principles. This authority he employed in sending missionaries to disciple all nations. 3. To punish; to discipline. [Not in use.]
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