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apostolate

a·pos·to·late
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [uh-pos-tl-it, -eyt]
    • /əˈpɒs tl ɪt, -ˌeɪt/
    • /ə.ˈpɒ.stə.leɪt/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [uh-pos-tl-it, -eyt]
    • /əˈpɒs tl ɪt, -ˌeɪt/

Definitions of apostolate word

  • noun apostolate the office, authority, or mission of an apostle 3
  • noun apostolate the office, duties, or period of activity of an apostle 3
  • noun apostolate the dignity or office of an apostle. 1
  • noun apostolate Roman Catholic Church. the dignity and office of the pope as head of the Apostolic See. the mission of bishops in their dioceses. an organization of the laity devoted to the mission of the Church. 1
  • noun apostolate (chiefly in Roman Catholic contexts) the position or authority of an Apostle or a religious leader. 1
  • noun apostolate The office, or responsibilities of an apostle. 0

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Origin of apostolate

First appearance:

before 1635
One of the 43% oldest English words
1635-45; < Late Latin apostolātus the office of an apostle, equivalent to Late Latin apostol(us) apostle + -ātus -ate3

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Parts of speech for Apostolate

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

apostolate popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

apostolate usage trend in Literature

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Top questions with apostolate

  • what is apostolate?
  • what is an apostolate?
  • what does apostolate mean?
  • what is an apostolate of the catholic church?

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