evangelicalism
evangelicalism Lexical Profile
evangelicalism Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A transdenominational movement within Protestant Christianity that emphasizes the authority of the Bible, salvation by faith through personal conversion (being 'born again'), and the active spreading of the gospel.
"Historians often trace the rise of modern evangelicalism to the religious revivals of the eighteenth century."
Fervent or zealous advocacy of a non-religious cause, belief, or ideology.
"She promoted sustainable urban design with a passionate evangelicalism that quickly won over city planners."
Word Nuance & Usage
Do not confuse 'evangelicalism' (a specific Protestant theological tradition) with 'evangelism' (the active practice of preaching the gospel and seeking converts across any Christian denomination).
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Word Origin & Etymology
Formed in the early 19th century from 'evangelical' plus '-ism', ultimately deriving from the Ancient Greek 'euangelion' ('good news'), from 'eu-' ('good') and 'angelma' ('message').