使徒 — meaning in English

English meaning

• apostle noun One of the twelve original followers of Jesus chosen to spread his teachings.

Senses

使徒 is used for these senses in English:

• Apostle (Christianity) Any of the group of twelve disciples chosen by Jesus to preach and spread the Gospel.
• apostle A missionary, or leader of a religious mission, especially one in the early Christian Church (but see Apostle).

apostle — full definition

1. noun One of the twelve original followers of Jesus chosen to spread his teachings.
2. noun An early or passionate advocate of a cause or belief.