- plural of disciple.
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In general, a disciple is an active follower of a leader or movement, religious or otherwise.
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To Altman and the disciples of his work, chatbots are tools for empathy.
From Salon ● Jun. 28, 2026
In the Book of Mark, when Jesus sent his disciples out into the world, he told them to bring no food or money, because good people would take care of them.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 30, 2026
The 1,500-year-old Shaolin Temple - located on a mountain range - attracts thousands of disciples from China and elsewhere every year.
From BBC ● May 29, 2026
His disciples are now finding success and spreading his gospel all over Europe.
From The Wall Street Journal ● May 19, 2026
Thus some disciples of Newton were prepared to follow the logic of natural law through to its conclusion and maintain that everything that happens happens in accordance with the laws of nature.
From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton
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