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evangelism

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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.

e·vangel·istic (-j-lstk) adj.
e·vangel·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
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.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.
Translations
evangelism [ɪˈvændʒəˌlɪzəm] Nevangelismo m
evangelism [ɪˈvændʒəlɪzəm] névangélisation f
evangelism [ɪˈvændʒəˌlɪzm] nevangelizzazione f
evangelism [ɪˈvændʒəˌlɪzm] nevangelizzazione f


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