apostle
noun
- follower of Jesus Christ tasked with the spreading of the holy gospel
- term originating from Greek, meaning messenger and ambassador; used as a religious title or concept in many Abrahamic religions
Wiktionary
name
Etymology: A proprialization of apostle.
- A transliteration of the Greek male given name Απόστολος (Apóstolos). A rare transcription; usually transliterated as Apostolos.
noun
Etymology: A proprialization of apostle.
- Any of the group of twelve disciples chosen by Jesus to preach and spread the Gospel.
- A top-ranking ecclesiastical official in the twelve-seat Mormon administrative council.