Apóstol (en. Apostle)

/apas'tol/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
An apostle is one of the first disciples of Jesus Christ who was sent to preach the gospel.
Saint Peter is considered the most influential apostle among Jesus' followers.
San Pedro es considerado el apóstol más influyente entre los seguidores de Jesús.
A person who spreads a belief or doctrine, especially religious.
The apostle of peace worked tirelessly to promote peaceful coexistence.
El apóstol de la paz trabajó incansablemente para promover la convivencia pacífica.
Representative or messenger of a cause.
She became an apostle of the environment after her experience in conservation.
Ella se convirtió en apóstol del medio ambiente tras su experiencia en la conservación.

Etymology

It derives from the Greek 'apostolos', which means 'sent one' or 'messenger'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

apostle of peace
Person who promotes peace and reconciliation.
apóstol de la paz
apostles of the cause
Defenders or promoters of a specific cause or movement.
apóstoles de la causa
apostles of love
Those who spread love and compassion in society.
apóstoles del amor

Related Words

disciple
Follower or learner of a master.
discípulo
faithful
A person who maintains strong loyalty to a cause or belief.
fiel
evangelist
A person who preaches the gospel.
evangelista

Slang Meanings

A person very enthusiastic about promoting their beliefs.
That guy is a true apostle of veganism, always talking about its benefits.
Ese tipo es un verdadero apóstol del veganismo, siempre hablando de sus beneficios.
Someone very involved in a social movement.
She's an apostle of climate change, participating in all the marches and events.
Es una apóstol del cambio climático, participando en todas las marchas y eventos.