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Apostle
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Meaning
Noun
●
In People:
A
missionary
, or
leader
of a
religious
mission
, especially one in the early Christian Church (but see Apostle).
●
In People:
A
pioneer
or early
advocate
of a particular cause,
prophet
of a belief.
●
In People:
A
top-ranking
ecclesiastical
official
in the
twelve
seat
administrative
council
of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
●
In People:
A person who is
plucked
, that is,
refused
an
academic
degree.
●
In Law:
A
letter
dismissory.
●
In Law:
A
note
sent to an
appeals court
presenting
the
appeal
in summary.
●
In Law:
The
trial court
record
sent to an
appeal
court
concerning
an
appeal
.
●
In Christianity:
Any of the group of
twelve
disciples
chosen
by Jesus to
preach
and
spread
the Gospel.
●
A
top-ranking
ecclesiastical
official
in the twelve-seat Mormon
administrative
council.
Name
●
A
transliteration
of the Greek
male
given name
Απόστολος (Apóstolos). A
rare
transcription
; usually
transliterated
as Apostolos.
Sourced from
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Origin
apostle
English
apostle
Old French (842-ca. 1400)
ἀπόστολος
Ancient Greek (to 1453)
Sourced from
Etym
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