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evangelistic

/ɪˌvæn.dʒəˈlɪs.tɪk/
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• adjective

1

Relating to or characteristic of the preaching of the Christian gospel, missionary work, or the active effort to win religious converts.

Example

"The church organized a series of summer outreach events as part of its broader evangelistic mission."

2

Passionate, zealous, or fervently persuasive in advocating for a particular cause, product, or belief.

Example

"She spoke with an almost evangelistic enthusiasm about the benefits of renewable energy."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'evangelical' usually refers to a specific movement within Protestant Christianity, 'evangelistic' relates more specifically to the active practice of preaching the gospel or seeking converts, and is also widely used figuratively for zealous advocacy.

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evangeline
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evangelist
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evangelize
evansville
evaporate

Word Origin & Etymology

Derived from 'evangelist' plus the suffix '-ic', ultimately tracing back via Late Latin 'evangelista' to Ancient Greek 'euangelistes' (bringer of good news), from 'eu-' (good) and 'angelos' (messenger).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Evangelistic. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/evangelistic
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