Paul the Apostle

/pɑl ðə əˈpɑsəl/

/pɔl ðə əˈpɒsəl/

Definitions of Paul the Apostle

1. noun

   (New Testament) a Christian missionary to the Gentiles; author of several Epistles in the New Testament; even though Paul was not present at the Last Supper he is considered an Apostle
   synonyms: Apostle Paul, Apostle of the Gentiles, Paul, Saint Paul, Saul, Saul of Tarsus, St. Paul

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   Apostelic Father, Apostle

   any important early teacher of Christianity or a Christian missionary to a people

   missionary, missioner

   someone sent on a mission--especially a religious or charitable mission to a foreign country

   saint

   a person who has died and has been declared a saint by canonization