Discipleship (redirected from Disciple (Christianity))

dis·ci·ple  (d-spl)

n.

1.

a. One who embraces and assists in spreading the teachings of another.

b. An active adherent, as of a movement or philosophy.

2. often Disciple One of the original followers of Jesus.

3. Disciple A member of the Disciples of Christ.

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[Middle English, from Old English discipul and from Old French desciple, both from Latin discipulus, pupil, from discere, to learn; see dek- in Indo-European roots.]

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dis·ciple·ship n.

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Noun

1.

discipleship - the position of disciple berth, billet, post, situation, position, office, place, spot - a job in an organization; "he occupied a post in the treasury"