apostolical meaning

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

apostolical has 2 meanings in this dictionary.

apostolical as an adjective

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

    Synonyms: apostolic

    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, apostolic, pontifical

    Related forms: pope

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