The difference between Disciple and Student
When used as nouns, disciple means a person who learns from another, especially one who then teaches others, whereas student means a person who studies or learns about a particular subject.
Disciple is also verb with the meaning: to convert (a person) into a disciple.
check bellow for the other definitions of Disciple and Student
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Disciple as a noun:
A person who learns from another, especially one who then teaches others.
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Disciple as a noun:
An active follower or adherent of someone, or some philosophy etc.
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Disciple as a noun (Ireland):
A wretched, miserable-looking man.
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Disciple as a verb (religion, transitive):
To convert (a person) into a disciple.
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Disciple as a verb (religion, transitive):
To train, educate, teach. To routinely counsel (one's peer or junior) one-on-one in their discipleship of Christ, as a fellow affirmed disciple.
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Student as a noun:
A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.
Examples:
"She is a student of human interactions."
"He is a student of life."
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Student as a noun (in particular):
A person who is formally enrolled at a school, a college or university, or another educational institution. A person who is enrolled at a college or university .
Examples:
"The students were out raising funds for [[rag week]]."