Revivalist

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Pronunciation: /rɪˈvaɪ.vəl.ɪst/

Definitions of revivalist

noun a person who leads or participates in a revival, especially a religious one

Example Sentences

A1 The revivalist preacher gave an inspiring sermon at the church.

A2 The revivalist movement gained popularity in the small town.

B1 The revivalist group organized a community event to raise funds for charity.

B2 The revivalist leader's speeches motivated many people to join the cause.

C1 The revivalist artist's work was acclaimed for its innovative approach.

C2 The revivalist historian's research shed new light on the ancient civilization.

Examples of revivalist in a Sentence

formal The revivalist preacher delivered a powerful sermon that moved the congregation.

informal The revivalist singer brought the crowd to their feet with her energetic performance.

slang The revivalist guru has a huge following on social media.

figurative The artist was a revivalist of traditional painting techniques in a modern world.

Grammatical Forms of revivalist

past tense

revivalized

plural

revivalists

comparative

more revivalist

superlative

most revivalist

present tense

revivalizes

future tense

will revivalize

perfect tense

has revivalized

continuous tense

is revivalizing

singular

revivalist

positive degree

revivalist

infinitive

to revivalize

gerund

revivalizing

participle

revivalized

Origin and Evolution of revivalist

First Known Use: 1700 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'revivalist' originated from the Latin word 'revivalis', which means 'to revive or restore'.
Evolution of the word: Initially used to describe individuals who sought to revive or renew religious beliefs or practices, the term 'revivalist' has evolved to also encompass individuals who aim to revive or renew interest in various cultural, social, or political movements.