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Apostle vs Messenger - What's the difference?

apostle | messenger | Synonyms |

In lang=en terms the difference between apostle and messenger

is that apostle is the trial court record sent to an appeal court concerning an appeal while messenger is a person appointed to perform certain ministerial duties under bankrupt and insolvent laws, such as to take charge of the estate of the bankrupt or insolvent.

As nouns the difference between apostle and messenger

is that apostle is a missionary, or leader of a religious mission, especially one in the early Christian Church (but see Apostle) while messenger is one who brings messages.

As a proper noun Apostle

is A rare transcription of the Greek male given name Απόστολος (usually transliterated as Apostolos).

As a verb messenger is

to send something by messenger.

apostle

Etymology 1

From (etyl) apostle, from (etyl) .

Noun

(en noun)
  • A missionary, or leader of a religious mission, especially one in the early Christian Church (but see Apostle).
  • A pioneer or early advocate of a particular cause, prophet of a belief.
  • A top-ranking ecclesiastical official in the twelve seat administrative council of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.
  • A person who is plucked, i.e. refused an academic degree.
  • Synonyms
    * disciple
    Derived terms
    () * Apostles' Creed * apostleship * apostle spoon * apostolate * apostolic * apostolicity

    Etymology 2

    See apostil.

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (legal) A letter dismissory.
  • (legal) A note sent to an appeal court presenting the appeal in summary.
  • (legal) The trial court record sent to an appeal court concerning an appeal.
  • Anagrams

    * ----

    messenger

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • One who brings messages.
  • (nautical) A light line with which a heavier line may be hauled e.g. from the deck of a ship to the pier.
  • The supporting member of an aerial cable (electric power or telephone or data).
  • (legal) A person appointed to perform certain ministerial duties under bankrupt and insolvent laws, such as to take charge of the estate of the bankrupt or insolvent.
  • (Bouvier)
    (Tomlins)

    Derived terms

    * instant messenger

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To send something by messenger.
  • I'll messenger over the signed documents.