apostle
any of the early followers of Jesus who carried the Christian message into the world:Not all of Jesus’ followers named in the New Testament are considered apostles, but Paul, Barnabas, and Mary Magdalene certainly meet the criteria.
Sometimes Apostle . in the Bible, any of the original 12 disciples called by Jesus to preach the gospel: Simon Peter, the brothers James and John, Andrew, Philip, Bartholomew, Matthew, Thomas, James the son of Alpheus, Thaddaeus, Simon the Zealot, Judas Iscariot.
the first or the best-known Christian missionary in any region or country.St. Patrick and Palladius have both been dubbed “the apostle of Ireland.”
Eastern Church. one of the 70 disciples of Jesus.
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.
a loyal supporter or follower: Our company’s apostles are motivated by the service they can render for the good of the organization.
Nautical. a knighthead, especially one having its top projecting and used as a bitt or bollard.
Origin of apostle
1Other words from apostle
- a·pos·tle·hood, a·pos·tle·ship, noun
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How to use apostle in a sentence
In a 2009 interview, Church apostle Dallin H. Oaks held that the Church “does not have a position” on that point.
Your Husband Is Definitely Gay: TLC’s Painful Portrait of Mormonism | Samantha Allen | January 1, 2015 | THE DAILY BEASTBhatiyarov, the faithful apostle, has the perfect CV for a Dugin operative.
Alexander Dugin: The Crazy Ideologue of the New Russian Empire | Oleg Shynkarenko | April 2, 2014 | THE DAILY BEASTIn 1841, Smith sent his “personal apostle” Orson Hyde to the ancient Jewish capital.
Why Jewish Voters Might Like Mitt Romney: His Religion | Michael Medved | April 7, 2012 | THE DAILY BEASTShe sobbed; he lifted her chin with his free hand—and what less could mortal apostle do?
The Joyous Adventures of Aristide Pujol | William J. LockeIts hiding-place was discovered by angelic music which issued from the mouth of the cave on every vigil of the holy apostle.
The Works of Hubert Howe Bancroft, Volume 5 | Hubert Howe Bancroft
The teetotal apostle says it is a dreadful thing to be drunk.
The Romany Rye | George BorrowHe immediately arose, and began to describe the personal appearance of the great apostle to the Gentiles.
Library Notes | A. P. RussellThe Socialist deputy raised his head, and scrutinized Sangiorgio with his cunning eyes, those of an overrascally apostle.
The conquest of Rome | Matilde Serao
British Dictionary definitions for apostle
/ (əˈpɒsəl) /
(often capital) one of the 12 disciples chosen by Christ to preach his gospel
any prominent Christian missionary, esp one who first converts a nation or people
an ardent early supporter of a cause, reform movement, etc
Mormon Church a member of a council of twelve officials appointed to administer and preside over the Church
Origin of apostle
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