Meaning
apostle
- Apostle
- apostle (missionary or pioneer)
In a sentence
Mio zio è stato un apostolo del riciclo.
My uncle was a pioneer of recycling.
Conosci bene la storia di questo apostolo?
Do you know this apostle's story well?
Non sono un apostolo della dieta perfetta.
I'm not an apostle of the perfect diet.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| apostolo | masculine · singular |
| apostoli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually capitalized as Apostolo when referring to the Twelve or Saint Paul; lowercase apostolo is broader and can be figurative.
- For a religious preacher, apostolo sounds elevated or biblical; missionario is the everyday word for a missionary.
- In figurative use, often followed by di: apostolo della pace, apostolo del progresso.