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Apostle Definition & Meaning

apostle
noun
  1. an ardent early supporter of a cause or reform; "an apostle of revolution"
  2. any important early teacher of Christianity or a Christian missionary to a people
  3. (New Testament) one of the original 12 disciples chosen by Christ to preach his gospel

"Apostle" in song lyrics

See how apostle is used in real songs:

  • "I bleed smoke through my nostril, rugged apostle"
    Arsonists f/ Kinetic NRG — Space Junk
  • "Through the congo, beneath the cosmos, Priest the 5th apostle"
    Black Market Militia — Black Market
  • "That never blossom, sharp the heavens like the apostle"
    Bronze Nazareth f/ Salute — $ (AKA Cash Rule)

Usage tips for "apostle"

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Frequently asked questions

What does apostle mean?
an ardent early supporter of a cause or reform; "an apostle of revolution" any important early teacher of Christianity or a Christian missionary to a people (New Testament) one of the original 12 disciples chosen by Christ to preach his gospel
What part of speech is apostle?
Apostle is a noun.
How many definitions does apostle have?
Apostle has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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