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evangelistic
[ ih-van-juh-lis-tik ]
/ ɪˌvæn dʒəˈlɪs tɪk /
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adjective
pertaining to evangelists or to preachers of the gospel.
seeking to evangelize; striving to convert sinners.
designed or fitted to evangelize.
(often initial capital letter) of or relating to the four Evangelists.
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Origin of evangelistic
First recorded in 1835–45; evangelist + -ic
OTHER WORDS FROM evangelistic
e·van·ge·lis·ti·cal·ly, adverbWords nearby evangelistic
evangelicalism, Evangeline, evangelism, evangelist, evangelistary, evangelistic, evangelize, evanish, Evans, Evans blue, Evanston
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How to use evangelistic in a sentence
British Dictionary definitions for evangelistic
evangelistic
/ (ɪˌvændʒɪˈlɪstɪk) /
adjective
denoting, resembling, or relating to evangelists or their methods and attitudesevangelistic zeal
zealously advocating a cause
(often capital) of or relating to all or any of the four Evangelists
Derived forms of evangelistic
evangelistically, adverbCollins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition
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