1. the work or mission of an apostle; the office or dignity of an apostle
Usage: religious
2. the work of spreading religious faith or engaging in missionary activity
Usage: religious

Examples

• The twelve disciples received their apostolates directly from Jesus.
• Many religious orders dedicate their lives to various apostolates around the world.
• Her apostolate focused on serving the poor in urban communities.
• The priest spoke about the different apostolates within the Catholic Church.
• Modern apostolates include both traditional ministry and social justice work.
• The missionary’s apostolate took him to remote villages in Africa.