apos·tle 
/əˈpɑ:sə/ noun
plural apos·tles /əˈpɑ:sə/ noun [count] 1 : any one of the 12 men chosen by Jesus Christ to spread the Christian religion
▪ Christ's apostles 2 : someone who believes in or supports an idea, cause, etc. — often + of ▪ apostles [=adherents, advocates] of peace and nonviolence ▪ an apostle of democracy
▪ Christ's apostles
