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apostolate

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(ə päs′tə lit, -lāt′)

noun

the office, duties, or period of activity of an apostle

Origin: ME apostolat < LL(Ec) apostolatus < apostolus: see apostle

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noun

The office, duties, or mission of an apostle.
An association of individuals for the dissemination of a religion or doctrine.

Origin:

Origin: Late Latin apostolātus

Origin: , from apostolus, apostle; see Apostle

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