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apostle

nounmasculinegeneral usecommon/ɐ.pɔʃ.tɔ.lu/a·pos·to·lo

Definition

1

In Christian tradition, one of the twelve disciples chosen by Jesus Christ to spread his message. By extension, a person who fervently advocates and disseminates a cause or ideology.

Usage examples

Saint Peter is considered one of the main apostles.
He was a true apostle of the environmental cause.

Common combinations

the twelve apostlesapostle of Christapostle of peace