apostle

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Pronunciation 1.2 Etymology 1 1.2.1 Noun 1.2.1.1 Synonyms 1.2.1.2 Derived terms 1.2.1.3 Translations 1.3 Etymology 2 1.3.1 Noun 1.3.1.1 Translations

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[edit] Pronunciation

• RP: IPA: /əˈpɒs(ə)l/
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[edit] Etymology 1

from Ancient Greek ἀπόστολος (apostolos), “‘one sent forth, apostle’”).

[edit] Noun

apostle (plural apostles)

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, etc.
3. A top-ranking ecclesiastical official in the Mormon (twelve-seat, hence the term) administrative council.
4. (obsolete, slang) (Cambridge) A man who is plucked, i.e. refused his academic degree.

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• disciple

[edit] Derived terms

• Apostles' Creed
• apostleship
• apostle spoon
• apostolate
• apostolic
• apostolicity

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[edit] Etymology 2

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[edit] Noun

apostle (plural apostles)

1. (Can we verify⁽⁺⁾ this sense?) Alternative spelling of apostil; a method of certifying international documents.
2. (law) A letter dismissory.
3. (law) A note sent to an appeal court presenting the appeal in summary.
4. (law) The trial court record sent to an appeal court concerning an appeal.

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