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apostle |
apostle of germany |
apostle of the gentiles |
apostle paul |
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apostolate
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apostolate
CIDE DICTIONARY
apostolate, n. [L. apostolatus, fr. apostolus. See Apostle.].
- The dignity, office, or mission, of an apostle; apostleship. [1913 Webster]"Judas had miscarried and lost his apostolate." [1913 Webster]
- The dignity or office of the pope, as the holder of the apostolic see. [1913 Webster]
OXFORD DICTIONARY
apostolate, n.
1 the position or authority of an Apostle.
2 leadership in reform.
1 the position or authority of an Apostle.
2 leadership in reform.
Etymology
eccl.L apostolatus (as APOSTLE)
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