apostle (noun)

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• apostle — ► NOUN 1) (Apostle) each of the twelve chief disciples of Jesus Christ. 2) an enthusiastic and pioneering supporter of an idea or cause. ORIGIN Greek apostolos messenger …   English terms dictionary

• APOSTLE — (Gr. messenger ), in early Christian usage, term applied to the disciples of jesus whom he had sent out to preach his message, and occasionally also applied to other missionaries of the early period. Outside the New Testament the noun ἁπόστολος… …   Encyclopedia of Judaism

• Apostle of the Gentiles — noun (New Testament) a Christian missionary to the Gentiles; author of several Epistles in the New Testament; even though Paul was not present at the Last Supper he is considered an Apostle Paul s name was Saul prior to his conversion to… …   Useful english dictionary

• Apostle Paul — noun (New Testament) a Christian missionary to the Gentiles; author of several Epistles in the New Testament; even though Paul was not present at the Last Supper he is considered an Apostle Paul s name was Saul prior to his conversion to… …   Useful english dictionary

• apostle plant — noun or apostle flower : an irislike plant (Neomarica gracilis) of the family Iridaceae having flat leaflike stems, ribbonlike leaves, and flowers with the outer perianth members white with basal brown and yellow marking or blotching and inner… …   Useful english dictionary

• apostle spoons — plural noun Silver spoons with handles ending in figures of the Apostles, once a common baptismal present • • • Main Entry: ↑apostle …   Useful english dictionary

• apostle — noun Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French & Old English; Anglo French apostle & Old English apostol, both from Late Latin apostolus, from Greek apostolos, from apostellein to send away, from apo + stellein to send Date: before 12th… …   New Collegiate Dictionary

• apostle — noun 1》 (Apostle) each of the twelve chief disciples of Jesus Christ.     ↘an important early Christian teacher or missionary. 2》 a vigorous and pioneering supporter of an idea or cause. Derivatives apostleship noun Origin OE apostol, via eccles …   English new terms dictionary

• apostle spoon — noun a spoon (usually silver) with an image of an Apostle or other Christian religious figure as the termination of the handle …   Wiktionary

• apostle — noun /əˈpɒs(ə)l/ a) A missionary, or leader of a religious mission, especially one in the early Christian Church (but see Apostle). b) A pioneer or early advocate of a particular cause, prophet of a belief. Sy …   Wiktionary

• Apostle spoon — noun a teaspoon with the figure of an Apostle or saint on the handle …   English new terms dictionary