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apostle

The correct spelling is apostle.

How to pronounce apostle

/əˈpɒs(ə)l/
noun

IPA: /əˈpɒs(ə)l/

Say it like: Apo-stl-e

The correct spelling is apostle. A missionary, or leader of a religious mission, especially one in the early Christian Church (but see Apostle).

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Definition

noun

  1. 1.A missionary, or leader of a religious mission, especially one in the early Christian Church (but see Apostle).
  2. 2.A pioneer or early advocate of a particular cause, prophet of a belief.
  3. 3.A top-ranking ecclesiastical official in the twelve seat administrative council of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
  4. 4.A person who is plucked, that is, refused an academic degree.
  5. 5.A letter dismissory.

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