apostolate

n. திருத்தூதர் நிலை, கொள்கை பரப்புவதில் முதன்மை, இயக்கத்தலைமை.

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A*pos"to*late, n. Etym: [L. apostolatus, fr. apostolus. See Apostle.] 1. The dignity, office, or mission, of an apostle; apostleship. Judas had miscarried and lost his apostolate. Jer. Taylor. 2. The dignity or office of the pope, as the holder of the apostolic see.

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