televangelist

[ tel-i-van-juh-list ]

noun

1. an evangelist who regularly conducts religious services on television.

televangelist

/ ˌtɛlɪˈvændʒəlɪst /

noun

1. an evangelical preacher who appears regularly on television, preaching the gospel and appealing for donations from viewers

Word History and Origins

Origin of televangelist¹

1980–85; blend of television and evangelist

Word History and Origins

Origin of televangelist¹

C20: from tele ( vision ) + ( e ) vangelist

Example Sentences

When a popular Sunni televangelist does it, to forgive is divine.

From The Daily Beast

Pat Robertson, televangelist:Executive assistant Barbara Johnson: "He doesn't have anything on his schedule."

From The Daily Beast

Related Words

• missionary
• pastor