adjective
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of, relating to, deriving from, or contemporary with the Apostles
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of or relating to the teachings or practice of the Apostles
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of or relating to the pope regarded as chief successor of the Apostles
Other Word Forms
- apostolical adjective
- apostolically adverb
- apostolicalness noun
- apostolicism noun
- apostolicity noun
- nonapostolic adjective
- nonapostolical adjective
- nonapostolically adverb
- postapostolic adjective
- postapostolical adjective
- proapostolic adjective
Etymology
Origin of apostolic
First recorded in 1540–50; from Late Latin apostolicus, from Greek apostolikós, from apóstol(os) apostle + -ikos -ic
Example Sentences
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A diocese statement said the case was put last week before an apostolic tribunal in Spain.
From Barron's
In private Sir Wicknell - as everyone knows him - has also dished out houses and study scholarships to followers of his apostolic church, the Zion Christian Church, known for their white garments and worshipping outdoors.
From BBC
First, the apostolic networks are present in the county, then they attract “big-name visitors” for special events, and then “the local growth of these communities and networks” begins to impact local politics.
From Salon
Prophets are therefore expected to submit to the authority of the apostolic leaders.
From Salon
Francis praised her on Sunday as a “model of apostolic fervor and audacity for us,” and he urged his listeners to overcome prejudice and fear and be close to the poor.
From New York Times
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