Definition of "disciple" in English

noun

1. A person who learns from another, especially one who then teaches others.

2. An active follower or adherent of someone, or some philosophy etc.

3. (Ireland) A wretched, miserable-looking man.

verb

1. (religion, transitive) To convert (a person) into a disciple.

2. (religion, transitive) To train, educate, teach.