evangelism

e·van·gel·ism  (-vnj-lzm)

n.

1. Zealous preaching and dissemination of the gospel, as through missionary work.

2. Militant zeal for a cause.

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e·vangel·istic (-j-lstk) adj.

e·vangel·isti·cal·ly adv.

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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

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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

Thesaurus

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

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evangelism

noun preaching, spreading the word, spreading the gospel, telling the gospel message Evangelism can be seen as potentially threatening for other faith communities.

Translations

evangelism [ɪˈvændʒəˌlɪzəm] N → evangelismo m

evangelism [ɪˈvændʒəlɪzəm] n → évangélisation f

evangelism [ɪˈvændʒəˌlɪzm] n → evangelizzazione f