Evangelical

Pronunciation: /ɪˌvændʒɛlɪkəl/

Definitions of evangelical

adjective relating to or characteristic of a form of Protestantism that emphasizes the authority of the Bible, personal conversion, and the doctrine of salvation by faith in the Atonement

Example Sentences

A1 She is a member of an evangelical church.

A2 The evangelical preacher gave a powerful sermon.

B1 Many evangelical Christians believe in the importance of spreading their faith.

B2 The evangelical movement has gained popularity in recent years.

C1 The evangelical community is known for its strong beliefs and practices.

C2 The evangelical leader was invited to speak at the conference due to his influence.

Examples of evangelical in a Sentence

formal The evangelical movement in America has a long history dating back to the Great Awakening.

informal My neighbor is really into the evangelical church down the street.

slang I heard that evangelical preacher is really fire and brimstone.

figurative Her evangelical zeal for environmental conservation knows no bounds.

Grammatical Forms of evangelical

• past tense: evangelized
• plural: evangelicals
• comparative: more evangelical
• superlative: most evangelical
• present tense: evangelize
• future tense: will evangelize
• perfect tense: have evangelized
• continuous tense: is evangelizing
• singular: evangelical
• positive degree: evangelical
• infinitive: to evangelize
• gerund: evangelizing
• participle: evangelizing

Origin and Evolution of evangelical

First Known Use: 1525 year

Language of Origin: Greek

Story behind the word: The word 'evangelical' originated from the Greek word 'euangelion' meaning 'good news' or 'gospel'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in reference to the Christian gospel, the term 'evangelical' evolved to describe a specific Protestant religious movement emphasizing personal conversion and evangelism. Over time, it has come to encompass a broader spectrum of beliefs and practices within Christianity.