apostle

Noun

A vigorous and pioneering advocate of a particular cause.
an ardent early supporter of a cause or reform
- "an apostle of revolution"
any important early teacher of Christianity or a Christian missionary to a people
(New Testament) one of the original 12 disciples chosen by Christ to preach his gospel
A missionary, or leader of a religious mission, especially one in the early Christian Church (but see Apostle).
A pioneer or early advocate of a particular cause, prophet of a belief.
A top-ranking ecclesiastical official in the twelve seat administrative council of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
A person who is plucked, that is, refused an academic degree.
A letter dismissory.
A note sent to an appeals court presenting the appeal in summary.
The trial court record sent to an appeal court concerning an appeal.

Examples

She was an apostle for using all seven tiles whenever possible.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English apostle, from Old French apostle, from Late Latin apostolus, from Ancient Greek ἀπόστολος (apóstolos, “one sent forth, apostle”). Merged with Old English apostol, borrowing from the same Latin source.

Synonyms

Apostelic Father, disciple

Scrabble Score: 9

apostle: valid Scrabble (US) TWL Word
apostle: valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
apostle: valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

apostle: valid Words With Friends Word