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isapostolic

adj · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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adj

Meaning 1

Having equivalent, or almost equivalent, authority with the apostles or their teachings.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: not-comparable

Examples

  • Nemanja became an isapostolic ruler and was then able to introduce Christianity into his country.

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Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Etymology tree English is- Latin apostolicuslbor. English apostolic English isapostolic From is- + apostolic.

Across languages

Translations

4 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • French: isapostolique — having equivalent, or almost equivalent, authority with the apostles or their teachings
  • German: apostelgleich — having equivalent, or almost equivalent, authority with the apostles or their teachings
  • Romanian: întocmai cu Apostolii — having equivalent, or almost equivalent, authority with the apostles or their teachings
  • Russian: равноапостольный (ravnoapostolʹnyj) — having equivalent, or almost equivalent, authority with the apostles or their teachings