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apostolic

Pronunciation: /ˌapəˈstɒlɪk/

Definition of apostolic

adjective

  • 1relating to the Apostles:apostolic writings
  • 2relating to the Pope, especially when he is regarded as the successor to St Peter:an apostolic nuncio

Origin:

Middle English: from French apostolique or ecclesiastical Latin apostolicus, from Greek apostolikos, from apostolos (see apostle)

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