evangelical
adjective
Pronunciation: /ˌiː.vænˈdʒel.ɪ.kəl/
Definition
Relating to a Christian movement that stresses the importance of personal faith, the authority of the Bible, and the duty to share one's beliefs with others.
Examples
The evangelical movement has seen significant growth in various parts of the world over the last century.
They held an evangelical rally to encourage community members to explore their spiritual faith.
Many evangelical organizations focus heavily on missionary work and social outreach programs.
How to Use evangelical
- evangelical christian (collocation)
- A person belonging to the movement. — "He identifies as an evangelical Christian."
- evangelical movement (collocation)
- The collective group or trend. — "The evangelical movement has influenced modern politics."
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