English dictionary

apostle

/@/'p/A/s/@/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

an ardent early supporter of a cause or reform

noun.person

Examples
An apostle of revolution.

Source: WordNet 3.0
any important early teacher of Christianity or a Christian missionary to a people

noun.person

Synonyms apostelic father

Source: WordNet 3.0
(New Testament) one of the original 12 disciples chosen by Christ to preach his gospel

noun.person

Source: WordNet 3.0
Literally: One sent forth; a messenger. Specifically: One of the twelve disciples of Christ, specially chosen as his companions and witnesses, and sent forth to preach the gospel.

noun

Source: webster1913