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

  1. Disciple as a noun:

    A person who learns from another, especially one who then teaches others.

  2. Disciple as a noun:

    An active follower or adherent of someone, or some philosophy etc.

  3. Disciple as a noun (Ireland):

    A wretched, miserable-looking man.

  1. Disciple as a verb (religion, transitive):

    To convert (a person) into a disciple.

  2. 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.

  1. 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."

  2. 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]]."

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