apostle

/əˈpɑsəl/
noun
  1. 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.
  2. 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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