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apostles (noun)

Apostles are the twelve chief disciples of Jesus Christ, who were chosen by him to preach the gospel. More broadly, the term can refer to a leading proponent or early advocate of a new idea, movement, or cause.

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Think of 'A-Post-Le'. An apostle is like a person who 'posts' a message to the world. They are the 'postmen' of a new id...

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⚠️ Common Mistakes

Pronouncing the 't'. → Pronouncing it as /əˈpɒsəlz/.

Using 'apostle' and 'disciple' interchangeably. → Using 'disciple' for a follower and 'apostle' for a messenger.

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