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APOSTOLIC
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
Of or relating to or deriving from the Apostles or their teachings
Synonyms:
apostolic; apostolical
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
Apostle ((New Testament) one of the original 12 disciples chosen by Christ to preach his gospel)
Derivation:
Apostle ((New Testament) one of the original 12 disciples chosen by Christ to preach his gospel)
Apostle (any important early teacher of Christianity or a Christian missionary to a people)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope or the papacy regarded as the successor of the Apostles
Example:
papal dispensation
Synonyms:
apostolic; apostolical; papal; pontifical
Classified under:
Relational adjectives (pertainyms)
Pertainym:
pope (the head of the Roman Catholic Church)
