"apostle" meaning in English

See apostle in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

IPA: /əˈpɑsl̩/ [US], /əˈpɒs(ə)l/ [UK] Audio: en-us-apostle.ogg [US] Forms: apostle [singular], apostles [plural]
Head templates: {{noun}} [POS TABLE]
  1. A leader of a religious mission, especially one in the early Christian Church.
    Sense id: simple-apostle-en-noun-IqlUjK9v
  2. A pioneer or early advocate of a cause; prophet of a belief.
    Sense id: simple-apostle-en-noun-zhavb1eZ
  3. A top-ranking official in the twelve seat council of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
    Sense id: simple-apostle-en-noun-s7u1QT1B
     
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