apostle
apos·tle
/əˈpɑːsəɬ/ noun , pl apos·tles [ count ]
1 : any one of the 12 men chosen by Jesus Christ to spread the Christian religion
Christ's apostles
2 : someone who believes in or supports an idea, cause, etc.
— often + of
apostles [=adherents, advocates] of peace and nonviolence
an apostle of democracy
