apostolisch

Meaning

1. (not-comparable) apostolic, pertaining to the early Christian apostles
2. (not-comparable) apostolic, papal; related to the Pope, the senior successor of the apostles according to Roman Catholic ecclesiology
3. (not-comparable) apostolic, patriarchal; pertaining to the patriarchs of the church
4. (not-comparable) apostolic, missionary; pertaining to the Roman Catholic missions, the apostolate
5. (not-comparable) apostolic, pertaining to certain restorationist sects claiming to represent the original apostolic church

Concepts

apostolic

apostolical

Translations

apostolique

apostolisch

apostolar

apostolicus

Pronounced as (IPA)

/ˌaː.pɔˈstoː.lis/

Etymology

Inherited from Middle Dutch: apostolisch

In summary

From Middle Dutch apostolisch, from Latin apostolicus. Equivalent to apostel (“apostle”) + -isch (“-ic”).