e·van·gel·ism ( -v n j -lz m)n. 1. Zealous preaching and dissemination of the gospel, as through missionary work. 2. Militant zeal for a cause. e·van gel·istic (-j-lstk) adj.e·van gel·isti·cal·ly adv. |
evangelism [ɪˈvændʒɪˌlɪzəm]
n
1. (Christianity / Protestantism) (in Protestant churches) the practice of spreading the Christian gospel RC Church term evangelization, evangelisation
2. ardent or missionary zeal for a cause
3. (Christianity / Protestantism) the work, methods, or characteristic outlook of a revivalist or evangelist preacher
4. (Christianity / Protestantism) a less common word for evangelicalism
evangelism, evangelicalism
the missionary, reforming, or redeeming spirit evident throughout the history of Christianity in various guises or emphases. — evangelical, evangelistic, adj.
See also: Christianity
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| Noun | 1. | evangelism - zealous preaching and advocacy of the gospel preaching, sermon, discourse - an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service) televangelism - evangelism at a distance by the use of television |
evangelism
noun preaching, spreading the word, spreading the gospel, telling the gospel message Evangelism can be seen as potentially threatening for other faith communities.
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