(~s)
1.
The ~s were the followers of Jesus Christ who went from place to place telling people about him and trying to persuade them to become Christians.
= disciple
N-COUNT
2.
An ~ of a particular philosophy, policy, or cause is someone who strongly believes in it and works hard to promote it.
Her mother was a dedicated ~ of healthy eating.
= proponent
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