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apostle

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/əˈpɒsəl/ · a-pos-tle

One of the twelve chief disciples of Jesus Christ.

Meanings

nounformal

One of the twelve chief disciples of Jesus Christ.

حضرت عیسیٰ مسیح کے بارہ اہم پیروکاروں میں سے ایک۔

حواری

Havari

Synonyms

disciplefollowermessengerپیروکارمبعوثرسول

Antonyms

enemyopponentدشمنمخالف

Common Collocations

  • apostle of peace
  • apostle of love
  • apostle of education

Example Sentences

He was regarded as an apostle of the new faith.

اس کو نئے عقیدے کا ایک حواری سمجھا جاتا تھا۔

Is ko naye aqide ka aik Havari samjha jata tha.

The apostle Paul traveled extensively to spread his teachings.

حواری پولس نے اپنی تعلیمات پھیلانے کے لیے وسیع سفر کیا۔

Havari Paul ne apni taleemat phailane ke liye wasee safar kiya.

She was inspired by the apostle's dedication to his mission.

اس کی مشن کے لیے حواری کی وابستگی سے متاثر ہوئی۔

Us ki mission ke liye Havari ki wabastagi se mutasir hui.

Easily Confused With

disciple:An apostle is specifically one of the twelve disciples of Jesus, while a disciple can refer to any follower of a teacher.

Word Family

apostolic
adjectiveحواریانہ
apostleship
nounحوارییت

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Remember 'apostle' as someone sent to spread a message.

Imagine a messenger with a scroll delivering teachings.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

حواری بن کر ہم آئے ہیں سب کو پیغامِ عشق دے جائیں گے

Havari ban kar hum aaye hain sab ko paighaam-e-ishq de jaayenge

We have come as apostles to deliver the message of love to all.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

جس کے پاس علم ہے اس کا مقام ہوا ری ہے

Jis ke paas ilm hai us ka maqam Havari hai

Those who have knowledge hold the status of apostles.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Greek "ἀπόστολος (apóstolos)" — one who is sent away

First known use: Middle Ages

The term 'apostle' has evolved from its Greek origins, where it described messengers or individuals sent to carry out specific missions, particularly in a religious context.