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One of the following? (8)

Ross

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disciple

adherent
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'the following' is the definition.
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(Other definitions for disciple that I've seen before include "Student - follower" , "James perhaps" , "Follower of certain doctrines" , "Pupil - follower" , "one believes" .)

I've seen this clue in The Guardian and The Globe and Mail.
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