Apostle
Pronunciation
- GenAm IPA: /əˈpɑsl̩/
- RP IPA: /əˈpɒs(ə)l/
Origin 1
From Old French apostle, from Ancient Greek ἀπόστολος (apostolos, "one sent forth, apostle").
Full definition of apostle
Noun
apostle
(plural apostles)- 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.
- (obsolete, Cambridge slang) A person who is plucked, i.e. refused an academic degree.
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Origin 2
See apostil.
Noun
apostle
(plural apostles)- (legal) A letter dismissory.
- (legal) A note sent to an appeal court presenting the appeal in summary.
- (legal) The trial court record sent to an appeal court concerning an appeal.