evangelical
evangelical Lexical Profile
evangelical Game Scores & Validity
• adjective
Relating to a Christian tradition within Protestantism that emphasizes the authority of the Bible, salvation through faith in the atonement of Jesus, and personal conversion.
"The town has several thriving evangelical churches that organize community outreach programs."
Marked by ardent or zealous enthusiasm for a cause, belief, or activity.
"She spoke with an almost evangelical fervor about the benefits of renewable energy."
Of, according to, or relating to the Christian gospel, especially as presented in the four Gospels of the New Testament.
"Early theological scholars spent decades analyzing the historical context of the evangelical texts."
• noun
A member or adherent of the evangelical tradition in Protestant Christianity.
"Sociologists noted a high voter turnout among evangelicals during the national election."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'evangelical' with 'evangelistic': 'evangelical' refers to a specific theological tradition within Protestantism or to intense zeal, whereas 'evangelistic' specifically describes the act of preaching and seeking converts.
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Word Origin & Etymology
Borrowed in the early 16th century from Late Latin 'evangelicus', from Ancient Greek 'euangelikos', derived from 'euangelion' ('good news' or 'gospel'), which combines 'eu-' ('good') and 'angelos' ('messenger').