Meaning of the word apollo in English
What does apollo mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
apollo
US /əˈpɑː.loʊ/
UK /əˈpɑː.loʊ/
Noun
1.
the ancient Greek and Roman god of light, healing, music, poetry, and prophecy
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The oracle at Delphi was sacred to Apollo.
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Many ancient myths feature Apollo as a central figure.
2.
any of a series of US spacecraft designed to carry astronauts to the Moon and back
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The Apollo 11 mission successfully landed humans on the Moon.
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The Apollo program was a major achievement in space exploration.
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