APOSTOLICAL

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

Meaning:

Of or relating to or deriving from the Apostles or their teachings

Synonyms:

apostolic; apostolical

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

Apostle ((New Testament) one of the original 12 disciples chosen by Christ to preach his gospel)

Derivation:

Apostle ((New Testament) one of the original 12 disciples chosen by Christ to preach his gospel)

Meaning:

Proceeding from or ordered by or subject to a pope or the papacy regarded as the successor of the Apostles

Example:

papal dispensation

Synonyms:

apostolic; apostolical; papal; pontifical

Classified under:

Relational adjectives (pertainyms)

Pertainym:

pope (the head of the Roman Catholic Church)