apostle

noun
UK: /əˈpɒs.əl/
US: /əˈpɑː.səl/

  1. An important Christian leader in the early Church.

    1. Paul was an apostle of Jesus, sent to teach others. [ ] [ ]
    2. The apostles traveled far, spreading the message of their faith to different communities. [ ] [ ]

  2. A strong supporter or advocate of a particular idea or cause.

    1. She is an apostle for healthy eating, always promoting it. [ ] [ ]
    2. He became an apostle of environmental protection, dedicating his life to conservation efforts. [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

disciple advocate proponent supporter missionary

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "apostle" in English means: An important Christian leader in the early Church., A strong supporter or advocate of a particular idea or cause..

The phonetic transcription of "apostle" is /əˈpɒs.əl/ in British English and /əˈpɑː.səl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "apostle": disciple, advocate, proponent, supporter, missionary.

Example usage of "apostle": "Paul was an apostle of Jesus, sent to teach others.". More examples on the page.