apostolic
1. of or relating to or deriving from the Apostles or their teachings (Freq. 4) • Syn: apostolical • Pertains to noun: Apostle (for: apostolical), Apostle • Derivationally related forms: Apostle (for: apostolical), Apostle 2. proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope or the papacy regarded as the successor of the Apostles - papal dispensation • Syn: papal, apostolical, pontifical • Pertains to noun: pope (for: pontifical), pope (for: apostolical), pope, pope (for: papal) • Derivationally related forms: pontiff (for: pontifical), pope (for: papal)
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