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   apostle

   /əˈpɒsl/

   noun

   • 1. each of the twelve chief disciples of Jesus Christ.
   • ▪ an important early Christian teacher or pioneering missionary: "Kiril and Metodije, the apostles of the Slavs" Similar disciplefollowermissionaryevangelistevangelicalproselytizerspreader of the faith/wordpreacherteacherreformer
   • ▪ a vigorous and pioneering advocate or supporter of a particular policy, idea, or cause: "a man once known as the apostle of free-market economics" Similar advocateapologistproponentexponentpromoterpropagandistspokespersonspokesmanspokeswomansupporterupholderchampioncampaignercrusaderpioneeradherentbelieverboosterOpposite opponentcritic
   • ▪ one of the twelve administrative officers in a Church of the Latter-day Saints (Mormons).

   Word Origin Old Englishapostol, via ecclesiastical Latin from Greek apostolos ‘messenger’, from apostellein ‘send forth’.

   Derivatives

   • 1. apostleship noun

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2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › apostleApostle Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   Learn the origin, synonyms, and examples of the word apostle, which can mean a messenger, a missionary, a reformer, or a supporter. Find out how apostle is used in the New Testament and in modern contexts.

3. www.biblestudytools.com › dictionary › apostleWhat Is An Apostle? Bible Definition and Meaning - Bible Study...

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   Read about the apostles that followed Jesus Christ daily and what it means to be an apostle today. Apostle definition and meaning from popular Bible dictionaries.

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5. www.gotquestions.org › what-is-an-apostleWhat is an apostle? | GotQuestions.org

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   Jan 4, 2022 · An apostle is one who is sent out, either as one of the twelve original disciples of Jesus Christ or as a messenger of the gospel. Learn the differences, qualifications, and roles of apostles in the New Testament and today.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishAPOSTLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of apostle as a noun in English, with synonyms, related words and phrases, and usage examples. An apostle can be someone who supports a belief or movement, or one of the twelve early Christians who spread the word of Jesus Christ.

7. www.britannica.com › topic › ApostleApostle | Definition, Bible, & Facts | Britannica

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   Apostle, (from Greek apostolos, “person sent”), any of the 12 disciples chosen by Jesus Christ. The term is sometimes also applied to others, especially Paul, who was converted to Christianity a few years after Jesus’ death.

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   An apostle (⫽ ə ˈ p ɒ s əl ⫽), in its literal sense, is an emissary. The word is derived from Ancient Greek ἀπόστολος ( apóstolos ), literally "one who is sent off", itself derived from the verb ἀποστέλλειν ( apostéllein ), "to send off".

9. www.dictionary.com › browse › apostleAPOSTLE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Apostle definition: any of the early followers of Jesus who carried the Christian message into the world. See examples of APOSTLE used in a sentence.