Apostolic

Pronunciation

• enPR: ăʺpu̇stŏʹlÄ­k
• RP IPA: /ˌæpəˈstÉ’lɪk/
• US IPA: /ˌæpəˈstɑːlɪk/

Origin

From Latin apostolicus ("apostolic"), from Ancient Greek ἀποστολικός (apostolikós, "apostolic"): compare with French apostolique.

Adjective

adjective

1. pertaining to an apostle, or to the apostles, their times, or their peculiar spiritan apostolical missionthe apostolic age
2. according to the doctrines of the apostles; delivered or taught by the apostlesapostolic faith or practice
3. Of or relating to the pope or the papacy; papal.

Related terms

• Apostolic church: the Christian church; — so called on account of its apostolic foundation, doctrine, and order. The churches of Rome, Armenia, Alexandria, Antioch, and Jerusalem were called apostolic churches.