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   A·pos·tle

   /əˈpäs(ə)l/

   

   noun

   • 1. each of the twelve chief disciples of Jesus Christ.
   • ▪ any important early Christian teacher, especially St. Paul: "Kiril and Metodije, the apostles of the Slavs" Similar disciplefollowermissionaryevangelistevangelicalproselytizerspreader of the faith/wordpreacherteacherreformer
   • ▪ the first successful Christian missionary in a country or to a people: "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: "Leo Buscaglia, leading apostle of love and okayness" 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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   The meaning of APOSTLE is one sent on a mission. How to use apostle in a sentence.

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

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   Jan 4, 2022 · Answer. The word apostle means “one who is sent out.”. In the New Testament, there are two primary usages of the word apostle. The first is in specifically referring to the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ.

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

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   Apr 15, 2024 · 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.

5. en.m.wikipedia.org › wiki › ApostleApostle - Wikipedia

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   An apostle ( / əˈpɒsəl / ), 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".

6. www.biblestudytools.com › dictionary › apostleWhat Is An Apostle? Bible Definition and Meaning

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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.

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

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   the title of the highest ecclesiastical official in certain Protestant sects. one of the 12 administrative officials of the Mormon Church. a pioneer of any new system or cause, especially an early leader in a reform movement: He has emerged as an apostle of a new era of peace and national unity.

8. www.learnreligions.com › what-is-an-apostle-700677What Is an Apostle? Definition in the Bible - Learn Religions

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   Nov 6, 2019 · The definition of an apostle in the Bible is a chosen messenger of Jesus Christ. Learn what it means to be sent by God with this important commission.

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

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   APOSTLE definition: 1. someone who strongly supports a particular belief or political movement: 2. the group of early…. Learn more.

10. www.ligonier.org › learn › articlesWhat Is an Apostle? - Ligonier Ministries

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    Aug 7, 2023 · The term apostle means “one who is sent.”. Technically, however, an apostle was more than a messenger. He was commissioned with the authority to speak for and represent the One who sent him. The chief apostle in the New Testament is Jesus Himself.

11. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryAPOSTLE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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    APOSTLE meaning: 1. someone who strongly supports a particular belief or political movement: 2. the group of early…. Learn more.