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apostolate

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CIDE DICTIONARY

apostolaten. [L. apostolatus, fr. apostolus. See Apostle.].
  •  The dignity, office, or mission, of an apostle; apostleship.  [1913 Webster]
    "Judas had miscarried and lost his apostolate."  [1913 Webster]
  •  The dignity or office of the pope, as the holder of the apostolic see.  [1913 Webster]

OXFORD DICTIONARY

apostolate, n.
1 the position or authority of an Apostle.
2 leadership in reform.

Etymology
eccl.L apostolatus (as APOSTLE)

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