leerling — meaning in English

English meaning

• disciple noun Someone who follows and learns from a teacher or leader, especially a religious or philosophical one.
• pupil noun A student, especially a younger one being taught under a teacher's supervision.
• schoolboy noun A boy who attends school.

Senses

leerling is used for these senses in English:

• disciple An active follower or adherent of someone, or some philosophy etc.
• pupil (dated, _, except in, _, UK) A learner at a school under the supervision of a teacher.
• schoolboy A boy attending school.

disciple — full definition

1. noun Someone who follows and learns from a teacher or leader, especially a religious or philosophical one.
2. verb To teach and guide someone as a follower.

pupil — full definition

1. noun A student, especially a younger one being taught under a teacher's supervision.
2. noun The round opening in the center of the eye's iris that lets light in.

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