apostle
🇺🇸
/əˈpɑːsl/
🇬🇧
/əˈpɒsl/
noun
R
one of the twelve main followers of Jesus, chosen to spread his teachings
The apostles were the first people to teach others about Jesus' life and message.
R
a person who strongly supports and promotes a particular belief or idea
She is an apostle of environmental protection and often speaks at conferences.
translation
one of the twelve main followers of Jesus, chosen to spread his teachings; a person who strongly supports and promotes a particular belief or idea
Word Forms
Plural
apostles