What is another word for disciples?

Pronunciation: [dɪsˈa͡ɪpə͡lz] (IPA)

Disciples are followers of a particular leader or teacher. Synonyms for the term disciples include students, adherents, devotees, followers, supporters, and believers. These words are similar in meaning to the term disciples, as they all refer to people who have chosen to follow and learn from a particular person or belief system. They are all used to describe individuals who are committed to a particular way of life or system of beliefs, often deriving their inspiration or guidance from a specific source of knowledge or authority. Synonyms for the term disciples can be used interchangeably, and often depend on the context in which they are being used.

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Usage examples for Disciples

He taught His disciples to regard it thus, and they did so.
"The Expositor's Bible: The Book of Exodus"
G. A. Chadwick
He issued some books, tried to carry out his views by practical experiment, and, though they failed, he has still a small band of believing disciples at Boston, who publish a newspaper called Liberty, but have no organization and no importance.
"Contemporary Socialism"
John Rae
Four grown disciples and a boy are with him.
"A Handbook to the Works of Browning (6th ed.)"
Mrs. Sutherland Orr

Famous quotes with Disciples

  • Music is at once the product of feeling and knowledge, for it requires from its disciples, composers and performers alike, not only talent and enthusiasm, but also that knowledge and perception which are the result of protracted study and reflection.
    Alban Berg
  • As preachers of the gospel of Jesus, do not expect worldly honors: these Jesus Christ neither took to himself, nor gave to his disciples.
    Adam Clarke
  • Look at our Lords disciples. One denied Him; one doubted Him; one betrayed Him. If our Lord couldn't have perfection, how are you going to have it in city government?
    Richard J. Daley
  • There are not a few among the disciples of charity who require, in their vocation, scarcely less excitement than the votaries of pleasure in theirs.
    Charles Dickens
  • It's not important to me to found a school; it's not important to me to have disciples.
    John Eaton

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