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apostle

noun

  1. follower of Jesus Christ tasked with the spreading of the holy gospel
  2. term originating from Greek, meaning messenger and ambassador; used as a religious title or concept in many Abrahamic religions
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Wiktionary

name

Etymology: A proprialization of apostle.

  1. A transliteration of the Greek male given name Απόστολος (Apóstolos). A rare transcription; usually transliterated as Apostolos.

noun

Etymology: A proprialization of apostle.

  1. Any of the group of twelve disciples chosen by Jesus to preach and spread the Gospel.
  2. A top-ranking ecclesiastical official in the twelve-seat Mormon administrative council.