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apostolic

/ˌæp.əˈstɑː.lɪk/
ap · os · tol · ic
Adverb:apostolically
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1

Relating to the twelve apostles of Jesus Christ, or to their teachings, spirit, and historical period.

Example

"The seminary course examined the theological debates of the early apostolic era."

2

Relating to the Pope, the Roman Catholic Church, or the Holy See, regarded as the successor to Saint Peter.

Example

"The ambassador presented his credentials to the apostolic nuncio in the capital."

3

Relating to or engaged in the active propagation of a religion, mission, or doctrine.

Example

"She approached her humanitarian work with an almost apostolic zeal for community reform."

Synonyms
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• Rhymes for apostolic

• Nearby Words

apoplex
apostle
apostleship
apostolic
apostrophe
apothecary
app

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from Late Latin apostolicus and Ancient Greek apostolikos, from apostolos ('messenger, envoy'), formed from apo- ('away, forth') and stellein ('to send').

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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