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Apostolic

//ˌæp.əˈstɒl.ɪk// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Pertaining to apostles or their practice or teaching; pertaining to the apostles (of early Christianity) or their teachings.

    "an apostolic mission"

  2. 2
    Alternative letter-case form of apostolic alt-of
  3. 3
    According to the doctrines of the apostles; delivered or taught by the apostles.

    "apostolic faith or practice"

  4. 4
    Of or pertaining to the pope or the papacy; papal.
  5. 5
    Of or pertaining to the Catholic missions.
Adjective
  1. 1
    of or relating to or deriving from the Apostles or their teachings wordnet
  2. 2
    proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope or the papacy regarded as the successor of the Apostles wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A member of the Apostolici. historical

Etymology

Etymology 1

Learned borrowing from Latin apostolicus (“apostolic”), from Ancient Greek ἀποστολικός (apostolikós, “apostolic”).

Etymology 2

Learned borrowing from Latin apostolicus (“apostolic”), from Ancient Greek ἀποστολικός (apostolikós, “apostolic”).

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