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apostolate

Syllabification: (a·pos·to·late)
Definition of apostolate

noun

  • (chiefly in Roman Catholic contexts) the position or authority of an Apostle or a religious leader.
  • a group of Apostles or religious leaders.
  • religious or evangelistic activity or works:our apostolate of hospitality to the elderly

Origin:

late Middle English: from ecclesiastical Latin apostolatus, from apostulus (see apostle)

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