apostolic

English

Etymology

From Latin apostolicus (“apostolic”), from Ancient Greek ἀποστολικός (apostolikós, “apostolic”) (compare French apostolique).

Pronunciation

  • enPR: ăʺpu̇stŏʹlĭk
  • (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌæpəˈstɒlɪk/
  • (US) IPA(key): /ˌæpəˈstɑːlɪk/
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Adjective

apostolic

  1. pertaining to an apostle, or to the apostles, their times, or their peculiar spirit
    an apostolical mission
    the apostolic age
  2. according to the doctrines of the apostles; delivered or taught by the apostles
    apostolic faith or practice
  3. Of or relating to the pope or the papacy; papal.
  • Apostolic church: the Christian church; — so called on account of its apostolic foundation, doctrine, and order. The churches of Rome, Armenia, Alexandria, Antioch, and Jerusalem were called apostolic churches.

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References

  • apostolic in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913

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