Synonyms for

Disciples

Verb / dɪˈsaɪpʌlz / Another word for disciples — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Disciples are people who follow and learn from a teacher or leader.

Synonyms & similar words

adherent disciple followers students adherents devotees supporters acolytes apprentices trainees protégés pupils learners disciplines attendants convicts fans disciplinarians believers learners devotees disciplinarians

Synonyms by register

Formal

followers adherents protégés apprentices

Informal

students fans followers team members

Literary

acolytes votaries pupils

Antonyms

leaders masters teachers supervisors commanders bosses

Common collocations

  • loyal disciples
  • early disciples
  • Jesus' disciples
  • disciples of a master
  • disciples of a philosophy
  • disciples of a movement
  • disciples of a religion

Word family

noun disciple
verb disciple
adjective disciplinary

Usage note

While 'disciple' often refers to a follower of a religious leader, it can also denote a student or adherent of any doctrine, school, or art. The verb form is less common than the noun.

Example sentences

  1. The disciples listened carefully to their teacher.
  2. The disciples were loyal to their leader.
  3. The disciples learned many important lessons from their mentor.
  4. The disciples were eager to follow in their teacher's footsteps.
  5. The disciples were committed to their cause.

Quotes

  • The disciple is not above his master, nor the servant above his lord. - Matthew 10:24
  • Go ye therefore, and teach all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost: Teaching them to observe all things whatsoever I have commanded you: and, lo, I am with you always, even unto the end of the world. - Matthew 28:19-20
  • By this shall all men know that ye are my disciples, if ye have love one to another. - John 13:35

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