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apostle.

A missionary, or leader of a religious mission, especially one in the early Christian Church (but see Apostle).

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/əˈpɑsl̩/General-American/əˈpɒs(ə)l/Received-Pronunciation
  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.

  3. A top-ranking ecclesiastical official in the twelve seat administrative council of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

  4. A person who is plucked, that is, refused an academic degree.

    obsolete
Where this word comes from

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.

noun/əˈpɑsl̩/General-American/əˈpɒs(ə)l/Received-Pronunciation
  1. A letter dismissory.

  2. A note sent to an appeals court presenting the appeal in summary.

  3. The trial court record sent to an appeal court concerning an appeal.

Where this word comes from

See apostil.

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