apostolic
adjectivemasculineformal/ɐpuʃˈtɔliku/medium
a·pos·tó·li·co
Definition
Relating to or belonging to the apostles; originating from or in accordance with the apostles and their teaching.
Apostolic tradition is fundamental to the Church's doctrine.
The Vatican issued an apostolic bull on the subject.
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Common collocations
apostolic successionapostolic nuncio
Etymology
Do latim eclesiástico *apostolicus*, do grego *apostolikós*.