apostolic
adjective/ˌæpəˈstɑlɪk/
Frequency rank: #10,451 most common English word
Meaning
relating to the apostles or their authority and doctrine.
Example sentence
The bishop delivered apostolic teachings that traced directly back to the earliest followers of Christ.
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