apostolic

BrE /əˈpɒstəlɪk/ AmE /əˈpɑːstəlɪk/

adjective en → es

1 RELIGIOUS [attributive / predicative] C1

relating to the Apostles or their teachings

apostólico, referente a los apóstoles o sus enseñanzas

  • an apostolic church

Collocations apostolic faith

  • The Pope is the head of the Apostolic See.

    El Papa es la cabeza de la Sede Apostólica.

2 MISSIONARY [attributive / predicative] C1

relating to or characteristic of a missionary who travels widely to spread the Christian faith

misionero, referente o característico de un misionero que viaja ampliamente para difundir la fe cristiana

  • an apostolic mission

Collocations apostolic work

  • She dedicated her life to apostolic service.

    Ella dedicó su vida al servicio apostólico.