μαθητὴς [13 verses](noun sg masc nom) "Disciple" is mathetes, which means "learner," "pupil," "student," and "apprentice." -- (CW) "Disciple" is from the Greek meaning "learner," "pupil," "student," and "apprentice." "Disciple" is a religious spin on this concept, but that sense is not in the Greek word. This translation is more specific than the word's meaning. CW --Confusing Word -- The "disciple" is more specific than the word's meaning.