apostle

noun7

1. •
   A missionary, or leader of a religious mission, especially one in the early Christian Church (but see Apostle).
2. •
   A pioneer or early advocate of a particular cause, prophet of a belief.
3. •
   A top-ranking ecclesiastical official in the twelve seat administrative council of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
4. •
   The trial court record sent to an appeal court concerning an appeal.
5. •
   A letter dismissory.
6. •
   A note sent to an appeals court presenting the appeal in summary.
7. •
   (no longer used) A person who is plucked, that is, refused an academic degree.

noun2

1. •
   Any of the group of twelve disciples chosen by Jesus to preach and spread the Gospel.
2. •
   A top-ranking ecclesiastical official in the twelve-seat Mormon administrative council.