apostle
Meanings
Plural: apostles
Noun
- an ardent early supporter of a cause or reform
- "an apostle of revolution"
- any important early teacher of Christianity or a Christian missionary to a people
- (New Testament) one of the original 12 disciples chosen by Christ to preach his gospel
- A missionary, or leader of a religious mission, especially one in the early Christian Church (but see Apostle).
- A pioneer or early advocate of a particular cause, prophet of a belief.
- A top-ranking ecclesiastical official in the twelve seat administrative council of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
- A person who is plucked, that is, refused an academic degree.
- A letter dismissory.
- A note sent to an appeals court presenting the appeal in summary.
- The trial court record sent to an appeal court concerning an appeal.
Origin / Etymology
From Middle English apostle, from Old French apostle, from Late Latin apostolus, from Ancient Greek ἀπόστολος (apóstolos, “one sent forth, apostle”). Merged with Old English apostol, borrowing from the same Latin source.
Synonyms
Apostelic Father, disciple
Scrabble Score: 9
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Words With Friends Score: 11
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