Apostolic meaning

What does “apostolic” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“apostolic” is an adjective with 2 meanings. Its most common meaning is: of or relating to or deriving from the Apostles or their teachings.

apostolic

adjective

  1. of or relating to or deriving from the Apostles or their teachings

    Synonymsapostolical
  2. proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope or the papacy regarded as the successor of the Apostles

    “papal dispensation”

Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University