any important early teacher of Christianity or a Christian missionary to a people
"The museum exhibit featured paintings dedicated to Saint Paul, highlighting his role as an apostle who spread the faith across the Roman Empire."
(New Testament) one of the original 12 disciples chosen by Christ to preach his gospel
"The painting depicts Saint Peter as an apostle preaching the gospel to a crowd in Jerusalem."
A missionary, or leader of a religious mission, especially one in the early Christian Church (but see Apostle).
"Peter was considered the most influential apostle because he boldly preached the Gospel in Jerusalem after his vision from Jesus."
A letter dismissory.
Any of the group of twelve disciples chosen by Jesus to preach and spread the Gospel.
A transliteration of the Greek male given name Απόστολος (Apóstolos). A rare transcription; usually transliterated as Apostolos.
"The coach signed his contract under the name Apostle, a less common spelling for his preferred identity, Apóstolos."