English
Etymology
Latin apostolicus, Greek ��ο��ολικ�� (apostolikós): compare with French apostolique.
Pronunciation
AHD|Ä�ʺpuÌ�stÅ�ʹlÄk
italbrac|RP IPA|/�æp��st�lɪk/
italbrac|US IPA|/�æp��st��lɪk/
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Adjective
apostolic
- pertaining to an apostle, or to the apostles, their times, or their peculiar spirit
#: an apostolical mission
#: the apostolic age
- according to the doctrines of the apostles; delivered or taught by the apostles
#: apostolic faith or practice
Related terms
Apostolic church = the Christian church; — so called on account of its apostolic foundation, doctrine, and order. The churches of Rome, Alexandria, Antioch, and Jerusalem were called apostolic churches.
Translations
pertaining to the apostles
Finnish: apostolinen
according to the doctrines of the apostles
Finnish: apostolinen
References
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)
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