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Anonymous Posted 9 years ago
Vocabulary

Disciple?

What is a Difference between Devotee, Disciple and Follower?
Are these words have same meanings?
In Hindu scripture, Vishnu is one of the principal deities of Hinduism. If I am a Devotee of Lord Vishnu, should I say that I am a Disciple of Lord Vishnu?
Please check the sentence for reference.
Various ceremonies held during an annual temple festival celebrated by disciples of Lord Vishnu.
  

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These three words have a similar meaning: a person who adheres to a sect or to the leader of a sect. In US English, however, "disciple" is so strongly associated with the twelve followers of Christ, that it is seldom used in any other sense. And "follower" today is typically used to refer to members of a cult.

— Anonymous

  • These three words have a similar meaning: a person who adheres to a sect or to the leader of a sect.
  • In US English, however, "disciple" is so strongly associated with the twelve followers of Christ, that it is seldom used in any other sense.
  • And "follower" today is typically used to refer to members of a cult.
  • "Devotee" would be the best word to use in the sentence quoted.
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These three words have a similar meaning: a person who adheres to a sect or to the leader of a sect. In US English, however, "disciple" is so strongly associated with the twelve followers of Christ, that it is seldom used in any other sense. And "follower" today is typically used to refer to members of a cult. "Devotee" would be the best word to use in the sentence quoted.
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AnonymousAre Do these words have the same meaning?
They have similar meanings. A disciple is a follower.
Disciple. A follower or student of a teacher, leader, or philosopher.
Devotee. A strong believer in a particular religion or ***.
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