disciples

Meanings

• noun

  A group of people who are followers of a particular religion, cause, or person. In Christian context, the twelve apostles chosen by Jesus.

  - "The disciples of Buddha spread his teachings far and wide."
  - "Jesus chose twelve disciples to teach the word of God."
  - "The disciples of Confucius studied his philosophy and ethics."

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Pronunciation

1. /dɪˈsaɪpl̩z/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=2707494"

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Synonyms

student

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with disciples
companions , relations , relationships , applications

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Variants

List of all variants of disciples that leads to same result
disciple , disciples , discipleship , discipleships

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Etymology

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From Middle English discipul, from Latin disciplus, from discipula- 'pupil, disciple', from discere 'learn'.

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Trivia

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1. The last supper, as depicted in the Bible, is considered the first recorded instance of the Last Supper, where Jesus shared a meal with his disciples.

2. The word 'disciple' comes from the Latin word 'discipulus', which means 'pupil' or 'learner'.

3. The term 'disciples' is used in various contexts, including business, where it refers to a group of individuals who are dedicated to promoting a particular product or service.

4. The twelve disciples of Jesus were chosen from among his larger group of followers, and they were tasked with spreading his teachings throughout the world.

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Related Concepts

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1. apostles: The twelve disciples chosen by Jesus to spread his teachings are also referred to as the apostles.

2. followers: Disciples are also referred to as followers of a particular religion, cause, or person.

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Culture

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The term 'disciples' holds significant cultural and historical importance in various religions and philosophical traditions. In Christianity, the twelve disciples are considered the chosen followers of Jesus, who were sent out to spread his teachings. In Buddhism, the term refers to the students of the Buddha who followed his teachings and became enlightened. In a broader sense, the term can be used to refer to anyone who follows a particular belief system, cause, or person.

How to Memorize "disciples"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a group of people gathered around a teacher or religious figure, studying and learning from them.
   - Imagine a group of people following a leader or cause, dedicated to spreading its teachings.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'disciples' with the idea of followers or students.
   - Think of the twelve apostles when you hear the word 'disciples'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym DISCIPLES to remember the names of the twelve apostles: Daniel, James, John, Andrew, Peter, Philip, Bartholomew, Thomas, Matthew, James (son of Alphaeus), Simon (the Zealot), and Judas.

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