apostolic

apostolic
[ˌapəˈstɒlɪk]
adjective
  1. (Christian Church)of or relating to the Apostles
    (基督教)(与)耶稣十二门徒(有关)的,(与)使徒(有关)的
    apostolic writings.
    耶稣门徒的著作。
    ■of or relating to the Pope, especially when he is regarded as the successor to St Peter
    (与)教皇(有关)的(尤指该教皇被视为圣彼得的继承者时)
    an apostolic nuncio.
    教皇大使。
语源
  1. Middle English : from French apostolique or ecclesiastical Latin apostolicus, from Greek apostolikos, from apostolos (see apostle)
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