transcription, транскрипция: [ əpɒs(ə)l ]
( apostles)
1.
The apostles were the followers of Jesus Christ who went from place to place telling people about him and trying to persuade them to become Christians.
= disciple
N-COUNT
2.
An apostle of a particular philosophy, policy, or cause is someone who strongly believes in it and works hard to promote it.
Her mother was a dedicated apostle of healthy eating.
= proponent
N-COUNT : usu N of n