noun Etymology: Late Latin apostolatus, from apostolus Date: 14th century the office or mission of an apostle, an association of persons dedicated to the propagation of a religion or a doctrine
APOSTOLATE
Meaning of APOSTOLATE in English
Merriam Webster. Explanatory English dictionary Merriam Webster. Толковый словарь английского языка Мерриам-Уэбстер. 2012