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10 Language-to-English DictionariesApostolat
Pronunciation / Transliteration: a-pɔs-toˈlaːt
"Das Apostolat der Kirche umfasst auch karitative Aufgaben."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The position, term of office, or mission of an apostle.
"His life was entirely dedicated to the apostolic apostolate across foreign lands." - 2
The work or mission of a religious organization or individual engaged in spreading the Christian faith or performing charitable works.
"The lay apostolate plays an essential role in the modern activities of the parish."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Late Latin word 'apostolatus', meaning the office or dignity of an apostle, originating from the Greek 'apostolos' (one sent forth). It entered the English language in the mid-19th century through theological contexts, shifting to generally denote the position, mission, or activity of an apostle or missionary.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Apostolate" is said worldwide
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apostolat
Transliteration: a-pɔs-tɔ-la
"Son apostolat a marqué durablement la communauté."
Apostolat
Transliteration: a-pɔs-toˈlaːt
"Das Apostolat der Kirche umfasst auch karitative Aufgaben."
apostolato
Transliteration: a-po-sto-ˈla-to
"Il suo apostolato è stato caratterizzato da un grande impegno sociale."
apostolado
Transliteration: a-pos-to-ˈla-ðo
"El apostolado seglar es fundamental para la iglesia actual."
apostolado
Transliteration: a-pɔs-tu-ˈla-du
"Ele dedicou sua vida inteira ao apostolado."
प्रेरितिक कार्य
Transliteration: preritik karya
"उनका प्रेरितिक कार्य समाज के लिए प्रेरणादायक है।"
使徒工作
Transliteration: shǐtú gōngzuò
"这个团体的使徒工作涉及教育和医疗。"
사도직
Transliteration: sadojik
"그는 평신도 사도직 활동에 적극적으로 참여했다."
使徒職
Transliteration: shitoshoku
"彼女の使徒職としての活動は多くの人を救った。"
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