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