apostle
apostle
nounDefinition of APOSTLE
a person who actively supports or favors a cause <a fervent apostle of universal health care>
Synonyms advocate, advocator, apostle, backer, booster, champion, expounder, espouser, friend, gospeler (or gospeller), herald, hierophant, high priest, paladin, promoter, proponent, protagonist, supporter, true believer, tub-thumper, white knight
Related Words loyalist, partisan (also partizan), stalwart; adherent, cohort, disciple, follower; interpreter; applauder, cheerleader, encourager, fellow traveler
Learn More About
Seen & Heard 
What made you want to look up apostle? Please tell us where you read or heard it (including the quote, if possible).
