Disciple (noun)

1. A person who learns from another, especially one who follows the teachings of a religious leader or philosopher.
2. A follower or student of a teacher, leader, or philosopher.
3. A devoted follower of a particular doctrine or ideology.

Origin:

Middle english: via old french from latin discipulus, from discere "learn", from dis- "apart" + cipere "take".

Examples:

1. He was one of Jesus' twelve disciples.
2. She is a disciple of Gandhi.
3. The disciples were eager to learn from him.
4. He had many disciples who followed him.
5. The philosophy attracted many disciples.