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apostolic

apos·to·lic

UK/ˌæp.əˈstɒl.ɪk/ US/ˌæp.əˈstɑːl.ɪk/ rare

adjective

1.

of or relating to or deriving from the Apostles or their teachings

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2.

proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope or the papacy regarded as the successor of the Apostles

  • “papal dispensation”
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Phrases

  • apostolic age
  • apostolic church
  • apostolic constitution
  • apostolic exhortation
  • apostolic father
  • apostolic letter
  • apostolic poverty
  • apostolic prefect

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