adjective
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of, relating to, deriving from, or contemporary with the Apostles
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of or relating to the teachings or practice of the Apostles
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of or relating to the pope regarded as chief successor of the Apostles
Other Word Forms
Etymology
Origin of apostolic
First recorded in 1540–50; from Late Latin apostolicus, from Greek apostolikós, from apóstol(os) apostle + -ikos -ic
Vocabulary lists containing apostolic
"The Declaration of Sentiments" (1848)
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Example Sentences
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Chivayo regularly attended the Johane Masowe weChishanu African apostolic church, one of the biggest in Zimbabwe, whose followers can often be seen worshipping outdoors wearing white robes.
From BBC ● Oct. 7, 2026
Saint Paul wrote the apostolic dictate that a new believer ought not be a leader in spiritual matters.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 28, 2026
Spanish media said the meeting would take place on Monday afternoon at the Vatican embassy in the Spanish capital, formally known as the apostolic nunciature.
From Barron's ● Jun. 8, 2026
First, the apostolic networks are present in the county, then they attract “big-name visitors” for special events, and then “the local growth of these communities and networks” begins to impact local politics.
From Salon ● Oct. 20, 2024
On the other hand, the Teaching reiterates the apostolic warnings to "try the spirits," with prohibitions of specific excesses of the order.
From The Making of the New Testament by Benjamin Wisner Bacon
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