apostolic

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Related terms 1.3.2 Translations 1.4 References

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

Latin apostolicus, Greek ἀποστολικός (apostolikós): compare with French apostolique.

[edit] Pronunciation

• enPR: ăʺpu̇stŏʹlĭk
• (RP) IPA: /ˌæpəˈstɒlɪk/
• (US) IPA: /ˌæpəˈstɑːlɪk/
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[edit] Adjective

apostolic

1. pertaining to an apostle, or to the apostles, their times, or their peculiar spirit

   an apostolical mission

   the apostolic age

2. according to the doctrines of the apostles; delivered or taught by the apostles

   apostolic faith or practice

[edit] Related terms

• Apostolic church = the Christian church; — so called on account of its apostolic foundation, doctrine, and order. The churches of Rome, Armenia, Alexandria, Antioch, and Jerusalem were called apostolic churches.

[edit] Translations

pertaining to the apostles

• Finnish: apostolinen

according to the doctrines of the apostles

• Finnish: apostolinen

[edit] References

• Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)