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Definition of televangelist

televangelist

/ˌtɛl.əˈvæn.dʒə.lɪst/
tel · e · van · ge · list
Plural:televangelists
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Adjective:televangelistic
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televangelist Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

An evangelical Christian minister or preacher who conducts religious services, sermons, and fundraising appeals regularly on television.

Example

"The prominent televangelist broadcast his Sunday morning sermons to millions of viewers across the country."

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• Rhymes for televangelist

• Nearby Words

telethon
teletype
televangelism
televangelist
televiewer
televise
television

Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the 1950s in American English as a portmanteau blending 'television' and 'evangelist'.

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