Apostle

/ɐpˈɒsə‍l/

/əˈpɑsəɫ/

Apostle

any one of the twelve disciples of Jesus

any important early teacher of Christianity or a Christian missionary to a people

an ardent early supporter of a cause or reform

Examples

1. Here, the apostles address early Christian communities.

2. An apostle is merely a messenger.

3. The precious stones on the front panel symbolize the 12 apostles.

4. Her next major role was The Apostle in 1997.