evangel

¹ American  

[ih-van-juhl] / ɪˈvæn dʒəl /

noun

1. the good tidings of the redemption of the world through Jesus Christ; the gospel.

2. (usually initial capital letter) any of the four Gospels.

3. doctrine taken as a guide or regarded as of prime importance.

4. good news or tidings.

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evangel ² American  

[ih-van-juhl] / ɪˈvæn dʒəl /

noun

1. an evangelist.

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evangel British  

/ ɪˈvændʒəl /

noun

1. archaic the gospel of Christianity

2. (often capital) any of the four Gospels of the New Testament

3. any body of teachings regarded as central or basic

4. an evangelist

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Etymology

Origin of evangel¹

1300–50; Middle English < Late Latin evangelium < Greek euangélion good news ( see eu-, angel); replacing Middle English evangile < Middle French

Origin of evangel²

1585–95; < Late Latin evangelus < Greek euángelos (adj.) bringing good news. See evangel ¹

Example Sentences

He attended Evangel University, a Christian college, and received a master’s degree from the John F. Kennedy School of Government at Harvard.

From New York Times • Mar. 4, 2020

Grenell, a former Fox News contributor, received a bachelor’s degree in government and public administration from Evangel University and a master’s degree in public administration from Harvard University.

From Fox News • Feb. 24, 2020

Quarterback Blake Shapen is also a top shortstop prospect from Evangel Christian Academy in Shreveport, Louisiana.

From Washington Times • Feb. 5, 2020

Quarterback John David Booty was the hot prospect out of Shreveport, La., who’d thrown for 4,144 yards and 38 touchdowns in leading Evangel Christian Academy to a state title as a junior in 2002.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 2, 2019

He had been banking on the Evangel to turn the scales against Mr. Clemm, and there she was heading out of the lagoon again, not to return for another year!

From Wild Justice: Stories of the South Seas by Osbourne, Lloyd