Archapostle

/ɑrkˈæpəsəl/ noun

The chief or principal apostle, especially referring to Saint Peter as the leader of the apostles.

From arch- (chief, principal) + apostle (a messenger or follower of Jesus). The prefix arch- comes from Greek arkhos meaning 'ruler' or 'chief,' combined with apostle from Greek apostolos 'one sent forth.' The term emerged in medieval religious literature to denote primacy.

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