evangel

[ ih-van-juhl ]

/ ɪˈvæn dʒəl /

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noun

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

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

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

good news or tidings.

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Origin of evangel

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

Words nearby evangel

Evan, evanesce, evanescence, evanescent, Evang., evangel, evangeliary, evangelical, evangelicalism, Evangeline, evangelism

Other definitions for evangel (2 of 2)

evangel²

[ ih-van-juhl ]

/ ɪˈvæn dʒəl /

noun

an evangelist.

Origin of evangel

1585–95; <Late Latin evangelus<Greek euángelos (adj.) bringing good news. See evangel¹

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How to use evangel in a sentence

She has written for a few blogs, including the now defunct Christian-themed Evangel.
Gayle Trotter: The Woman Who Called Gun Control Sexist|Caitlin Dickson|February 7, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Not even the curiosity about the different sisters and brothers could prevent this evangel from becoming monotonous.
The Incendiary|W. A. (William Augustine) Leahy
That was, to preach His Evangel, and not to play the proud prelates, as all the rabble of you do this day.
The History of the Reformation of Religion in Scotland|John Knox
Moreover, he read unto them the Evangel of John, and that lecture he delivered in the chapel within the Castle, at a certain hour.
The History of the Reformation of Religion in Scotland|John Knox

He was in the prime of life with fixed tastes in music as well as the other arts before Beethoven came with his new evangel.
The Life of Ludwig van Beethoven, Volume III (of 3)|Alexander Wheelock Thayer
No, we know that the sweet savour of the Evangel is, and shall be, death to the sons of perdition.
The History of the Reformation of Religion in Scotland|John Knox

British Dictionary definitions for evangel

evangel

/ (ɪˈvændʒəl) /

noun

archaic the gospel of Christianity

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

any body of teachings regarded as central or basic

US an evangelist

Word Origin for evangel

C14: from Church Latin ēvangelium, from Greek evangelion good news, from eu- + angelos messenger; see angel

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