disciple > define

noun

• Someone who believes and helps to spread the doctrine of another.
  • synonyms: adherent

• (n.) One who receives instruction from another; a scholar; a learner; especially, a follower who has learned to believe in the truth of the doctrine of his teacher; an adherent in doctrine; as, the disciples of Plato; the disciples of our Savior.
• (v.t.) To make disciples of; to convert to doctrines or principles.
• (v.t.) To punish; to discipline.
• (v.t.) To teach; to train.