What is another word for disciple?
Pronunciation: [dɪsˈa͡ɪpə͡l] (IPA) 
Disciple refers to a person who follows and learns from a teacher or leader. There are several synonyms for the word disciple, including student, learner, pupil, follower, adherent, devotee, acolyte, and aficionado. All these synonyms emphasize the learning and religious connotations of the term disciple.
A student is someone who is engaged in learning from a teacher or in a school. Pupil refers to a person who is studying at school. Follower denotes someone who follows someone else's instruction or someone who follows a particular cause or ideology. An adherent is someone who adheres to a particular belief or principle.
Devotee is someone who is devoted to a particular cause or a person. Acolyte refers to an assistant or a follower of a religious figure. Finally, aficionado is a person who has a strong liking or passion for something, such as a sport, art, or hobby.
