Apostle Synonyms

ə-pŏs'əl

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Synonyms for Apostle

messenger
(Naut.) A light line tied to a heavier one and used in pulling it as from a ship to a pier
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disciple
An early follower of Jesus, esp. one of the Apostles
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aficionada
(Rare) A devoted female admirer; a female aficionado.
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witness
The definition of a witness is a person who has seen an event or who testifies about what he has seen.
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evangelist
(Primitive Church) A person who first brought the gospel to a city or region.
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aficionado
The definition of an aficionado is a person who is a fan of something.
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fan
Something resembling an open fan in shape:
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learner
One that is learning
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apprentice
A person under legal agreement to work a specified length of time for a master craftsman in a craft or trade in return for instruction and, formerly, support
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companion
A handbook on a specific subject
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judas
(Biblical) One of the twelve original Apostles of Jesus, known for his role in Jesus' betrayal into the hands of Roman authorities. Also called Judas Iscariot.
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peter
The chief of the 12 Apostles. He is traditionally regarded as the first bishop of Rome and author of two epistles in the New Testament.
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missioner
A missionary.
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matthew
(Name, person, proper) A masculine name: dim. Matt; var. Matthias; equiv. Fr. Mathieu, Ger. & Swed. Matthaus, It. Matteo, Sp. Mateo
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paul
Early Christian noted for his missionary work among the cities of the Roman Empire. His epistles, included in the New Testament, are among the earliest and most influential sources of Christian theology.
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pioneer
One who opens up new areas of thought, research, or development:
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preacher
Someone who preaches a worldview, philosophy, or religion, especially someone who preaches the Quran or the gospel; a clergyman.
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proselyte
A new convert to a doctrine or religion.
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irenaeus
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harbinger
(Historical) An advance representative of an army or royal party, who arranged for lodging, entertainment, etc.
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scholar
A specialist in a particular branch of learning, esp. in the humanities
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student
An attentive observer:
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supporter
An elastic, girdlelike device worn to support the back, abdomen, etc.
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teacher
(Mormonism) The second highest office in the Aaronic priesthood, held by priesthood holders of at least the age of 14.
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votary
A person who is fervently devoted, as to a leader or ideal; a faithful follower.
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Apostelic Father
any important early teacher of Christianity or a Christian missionary to a people
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athanasius
An Ancient Greek male given name
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barnabas
(Bible, person, proper) (original name Joses or Joseph) a Levite of Cyprus, a Christian apostle & missionary companion of Paul: Acts 4:36
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hermas
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ignatius
A male given name; of mostly Roman Catholic usage in English.
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origen
Greek philosopher and theologian who reinterpreted Christian doctrine through Neo-Platonist philosophy. His influential work was later condemned as unorthodox.
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papias
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polycarp
Christian martyr. A student of the Apostle John, he was burned at the stake during a period of persecution of Christians in Smyrna.
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seventy
The cardinal number between sixty-nine and seventy-one; 70; LXX
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tertullian
Carthaginian theologian who converted to Christianity (c. 193), broke with the Catholic Church (c. 207), and formed his own schismatic sect. His writings greatly influenced Western theology.
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proselyter
A person who proselytes
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jerome
A town in Arizona.
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Words Related to Apostle

missionary
A person sent on a mission, esp. on a religious mission
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follower
One who accepts the guidance, command, or leadership of another:
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moses
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prophet
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scripture
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nestorius
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paraclete
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lord-jesus
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gospels
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gentile
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religion
The life or condition of a person in a religious order:
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apostles
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gospel
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jesus
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epistle
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  • They wished to know everything about the apostle of God.

  • A Ragged School was opened on the Castle Hill, which has been the parent of many similar institutions elsewhere, though Guthrie's relation to the movement is best described as that of an apostle rather than a founder.

  • As early as 732 Bonif ace, the apostle of Germany, established the church of St Peter and a small Benedictine monastery at Frideslar, "the quiet home" or "abode of peace."

  • If the writer of the Fourth Gospel was the Apostle John, then the difficulties for the assumption of an apostolic authorship of the Apocalypse become well-nigh insuperable.

  • Don't ask Allah's Apostle too many things, and do n't retort upon him in any case, and do n't desert him.

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