disciple

Definition

The term "disciple" refers to a person who follows a teacher and learns from him.

The people who followed Jesus around, listening to his teachings and obeying them, were called his "disciples." John the Baptist also had disciples.
At different times during Jesus' ministry, there were many disciples who followed him and heard his teachings.
From among the many disciples who followed Jesus, he chose twelve to be his closest followers; these men became known as his "apostles." Jesus' twelve apostles continued to also be called "disciples."
Just before Jesus went up to heaven, he commanded his disciples to teach other people about him so that those people could become his disciples, too.
In modern times as well, anyone who believes in Jesus and obeys his teachings is also called a disciple of Jesus.

The term "disciple" could be translated by a word or phrase that means "follower" or "student" or "pupil" or "learner."
Make sure that the translation of this term does not refer only to a student who learns in a classroom.
The translation of this term should be different from the translation of "apostle."