Apostle

Pronunciation

• GenAm IPA: /əˈpÉ‘slÌ©/
• RP IPA: /əˈpÉ’s(É™)l/

From Old French apostle, from Ancient Greek ἀπόστολος (apostolos, "one sent forth, apostle").

Full definition of apostle

Noun

1. A missionary, or leader of a religious mission, especially one in the early Christian Church (but see Apostle).
2. A pioneer or early advocate of a particular cause, prophet of a belief.
3. A top-ranking ecclesiastical official in the twelve seat administrative council of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
4. (obsolete, Cambridge slang) A person who is plucked, i.e. refused an academic degree.

Synonyms

• disciple

Derived terms

See apostil.

Noun

1. (legal) A letter dismissory.
2. (legal) A note sent to an appeal court presenting the appeal in summary.
3. (legal) The trial court record sent to an appeal court concerning an appeal.

Anagrams

• ale post