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Definition of apostleship

apostleship

/əˈpɒs.əl.ʃɪp/
a · pos · tle · ship
Adverb:apostolically
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Plural:apostleships
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Adjective:apostolic
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apostleship Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The office, dignity, or mission of an apostle, especially in early Christian theology.

Example

"In his epistles, Paul frequently defended the legitimacy of his apostleship to the early church."

2

Dedicated leadership or pioneering advocacy in spreading a new doctrine, cause, or reform movement.

Example

"Her lifelong apostleship for universal literacy transformed rural education across the province."

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• Nearby Words

apoplectic
apoplex
apostle
apostleship
apostolic
apostrophe
apothecary

Word Origin & Etymology

From Old English apostolhad or Middle English apostleship, combining apostle (from Ancient Greek apostolos, meaning 'one sent forth') with the native suffix -ship denoting office or status.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Apostleship. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/apostleship
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