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Definition apostle in British English

apostle noun

[countable] noun
/əˈpɒs(ə)l/
1

one of the 12 disciples (=men chosen by Jesus Christ to help him spread Christianity around the world)

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2

someone who has a strong belief in an idea and tries to get other people to support it

Example

Ghandi was a great apostle of non-violence.

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Definition apostle in British English