revivalist
Americannoun
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a person, especially a member of the clergy, who promotes or holds religious revivals.
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a person who revives former customs, methods, etc.
Other Word Forms
- nonrevivalist noun
- revivalistic adjective
Etymology
Origin of revivalist
Example Sentences
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Mr. Howard has come to biography writing after a distinguished career in publishing at Doubleday Books, and he discourses with knowledge and zeal about Cowley’s second act as a revivalist and gatekeeper.
Tapping that frustration, Al-Houthi’s older brother, Hussein, launched a revivalist movement that called for driving out Western influences and supporting Palestinians.
They claimed that this moment would eventually bring about a “Great Awakening,” a reference to the religious revivalist movements of the 18th and 19th centuries.
From Salon
It spreads organically through social networks, social media – notably podcasts and livestreams – and revivalist meetings and workshops.
From Salon
The United Methodist Church traces its roots to 18th century revivalist John Wesley and has long emphasized Christian piety, evangelism and social service.
From Seattle Times
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