apostle.
A missionary, or leader of a religious mission, especially one in the early Christian Church (but see Apostle).
Meaning & usage
A missionary, or leader of a religious mission, especially one in the early Christian Church (but see Apostle).
A pioneer or early advocate of a particular cause, prophet of a belief.
A top-ranking ecclesiastical official in the twelve seat administrative council of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
A person who is plucked, that is, refused an academic degree.
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.
A letter dismissory.
A note sent to an appeals court presenting the appeal in summary.
The trial court record sent to an appeal court concerning an appeal.
Where this word comes from
See apostil.
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