People, or an organization, that financially supports or is a benefactor to a cause, organization or country
A group of people, particularly writers, artists, or philosophers, sharing similar ideas or methods
“According to tradition, in the first century the apostle Thomas evangelized the region on his way to India.”
Plural for a missionary, or leader of a religious mission, especially one in the early Christian Church (but see Apostle)
“The twelve apostles.”
Plural for a follower or pupil of a teacher, leader, or philosopher
Plural for an assistant or attendant
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