nounπShareA missionary, or leader of a religious mission, especially one in the early Christian Church (but see Apostle)."The twelve apostles traveled throughout the region, spreading Jesus's teachings and building the early Christian Church. "religionpersonhistorygroupChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA pioneer or early advocate of a particular cause, prophet of a belief."Sentence: Steve Jobs and Bill Gates were considered apostles of the personal computer revolution. "religiontheologyhistoryphilosophypersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA top-ranking ecclesiastical official in the twelve seat administrative council of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints."The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints is led by a prophet and twelve apostles. "religiontheologypersonorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA person who is plucked, that is, refused an academic degree."After failing his final exams, John became one of the academic year's unfortunate apostles. "educationpersondegreeChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA letter dismissory."The church provided the family moving to another state with apostles to ease their transition into a new congregation. "religionlawhistoryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA note sent to an appeals court presenting the appeal in summary."The lawyer prepared the apostles carefully, summarizing the key arguments for the appeals court. "lawwritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe trial court record sent to an appeal court concerning an appeal."The apostles from the lower court, containing all the documents and testimony, were delivered to the appellate judge for review. "lawChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
