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apostle

UK/əˈpɒs(ə)l/ US/əˈpɑsl̩/ uncommon obsolete

noun

1.

an ardent early supporter of a cause or reform

  • “an apostle of revolution”
2.
3.

(New Testament) one of the original 12 disciples chosen by Christ to preach his gospel

Origin

From Middle English apostle, from Old French apostle, from Late Latin apostolus, from Ancient Greek ἀπόστολος (apóstolos, “one sent forth, apostle”). Merged with Old English apostol, borrowing from the same Latin source.

Phrases

  • apostle mistletoe
  • apostle spoon
  • Apostles' Creed

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