apostolic meaning

UK US /ˌæpəˈstɔlɪk/ 4 syllables

apostolic (adjective): of or relating to or deriving from the Apostles or their teachings.

apostolic has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

apostolic as an adjective

  1. of or relating to or deriving from the Apostles or their teachings

    Synonyms: apostolical

    Related forms: Apostle

  2. proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope or the papacy regarded as the successor of the Apostles
    • papal dispensation

    Synonyms: papal, apostolical, pontifical

    Related forms: pope

How to pronounce apostolic

apostolic is pronounced /ˌæpəˈstɔlɪk/ in American English. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.

Words that rhyme with apostolic

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