apostle
/əˈpɑsəl/
noun
- One of the twelve original followers of Jesus Christ, sent out to spread his teachings.
- In the New Testament, the apostles performed many miracles.
- Peter was one of the most famous apostles in the Bible.
- The apostles traveled to different countries to share their message.
- A person who strongly supports and promotes a particular belief, idea, or movement.
- She became an apostle of environmental conservation in her community.
- He was an apostle of modern art, encouraging young painters to experiment.
- The writer was known as an apostle of peace and nonviolence.
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