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    Apôtre (en. Apostle)

    /a.pɔtʁ/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishFrench
    noun
    A person who promotes a doctrine or a movement.
    He is the apostle of sustainable development.
    Il est l'apôtre du développement durable.
    One of the twelve disciples chosen by Jesus Christ to preach his message.
    Saint Peter is considered one of the apostles of Jesus.
    Saint Pierre est considéré comme l'un des apôtres de Jésus.
    A fervent defender of a cause.
    The apostles of peace seek to resolve conflicts without violence.
    Les apôtres de la paix cherchent à résoudre les conflits sans violence.

    Etymology

    Derived from the Greek 'apostolos' which means 'sent one' or 'missionary'.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    apostle of peace
    A person committed to the promotion of peace.
    apôtre de la paix
    apostle of progress
    An individual who seeks to advance a cause or an idea.
    apôtre du progrès
    to be an apostle of truth
    To promote the truth in a given context.
    être un apôtre de la vérité

    Related Words

    apostle of science
    A person who defends scientific principles.
    apôtre de science
    apostolic
    Pertaining to the apostles or their mission.
    apostólique

    Slang Meanings

    A person very dedicated to a cause.
    He is the apostle of his football team.
    Il est l'apôtre de son équipe de foot.
    A fervent supporter of a popular ideology.
    He is an apostle of geek culture.
    C'est un apôtre de la culture geek.