apostle

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Apostle

Pronunciation

• (US) IPA ^(key): /əˈpɑsl̩/
• (UK) IPA ^(key): /əˈpɒs(ə)l/

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• Hyphenation: apos‧tle

Noun

Singular apostle

Plural apostles

1. (countable) A leader of a religious mission, especially one in the early Christian Church.
2. (countable) A pioneer or early advocate of a cause; prophet of a belief.
3. (countable) A top-ranking official in the twelve seat council of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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