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Apostolate
Pronunciation : A*pos"to*late
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [L. apostolatus, fr. apostolus. See Apostle.]
Definition : 1. The dignity, office, or mission, of an apostle; apostleship. Judas had miscarried and lost his apostolate. Jer. Taylor.
2. The dignity or office of the pope, as the holder of the apostolic see.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913
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