noun
apostle
uh-POSL
noun
1
One of the twelve original followers of Jesus chosen to spread his teachings.
"Peter was one of the twelve apostles of Jesus."
2
An early or passionate advocate of a cause or belief.
"She became an apostle for renewable energy long before it was fashionable."
How to Use Apostle
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishOriginally one of Jesus's twelve chosen disciples; more generally, a devoted early promoter of an idea or cause.
Common pairings
apostle of
the twelve apostles
Word Forms
apostles plural, apostles plural, Apostles plural
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Etymology
From Greek apostolos, "one sent forth," from apostellein, "to send away."