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evangel
1[ 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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Evan, evanesce, evanescence, evanescent, Evang., evangel, evangeliary, evangelical, evangelicalism, Evangeline, evangelism
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Origin of evangel
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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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