discipleship

American  

[dih-sahy-puhl-ship] / dɪˈsaɪ pəlˌʃɪp /

noun

• discipleships
  plural

1. 

   the condition or situation of being a disciple, a follower, or a student of some philosophy, especially a follower of Christ.

   The priest was known for his lifelong discipleship to St. Thomas Aquinas.

2. the group of original followers of Christ in His lifetime.

   The key to Jesus' discipleship was his personal trust in his disciples.

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Other Word Forms

Noun Inflected Forms

• discipleships
  plural

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Etymology

Origin of discipleship

disciple ( def. ) + -ship ( def. )

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Example Sentences

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discipleship discipleships

Young-Bruehl, who studied philosophy under Arendt, possessed the advantages of discipleship and living memory.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 7, 2026

“For me, Christian discipleship is really about creating communities and helping people to love well.”

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 1, 2024

Spiritual discipline, hands-on discipleship, family values, rough-and-tumble masculinity, and outdoor prowess are all factors in earning awards and badges throughout the three levels of the program.

From Washington Times ● Oct. 26, 2023

Another uncommitted voter is Mr. Blundell’s mother, Tina Molyneux, who ministers at local churches as well as being head of discipleship and social justice in the diocese of Oxford.

From New York Times ● May 17, 2023

At the third lesson the aunt of the two little girls was also present with a suspicious air of discipleship.

From Ghetto Tragedies by Israel Zangwill

But Ruskin outlived all discipleships and transcended almost all the prose writers of his period in a style the elements of emotional power in which still preserve their secret.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 6 "English Language" to "Epsom Salts" by Various

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