"unapostolic" meaning in English

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Adjective

IPA: /ˈʌnæpəˈstɒlɪk/ Forms: more unapostolic [comparative], most unapostolic [superlative]
Etymology: From un- + apostolic. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|un|apostolic}} un- + apostolic Head templates: {{en-adj}} unapostolic (comparative more unapostolic, superlative most unapostolic)
  1. (Christianity) Not apostolic; unconnected to the apostles or contrary to their teachings. Categories (topical): Christianity
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