Meaning of the word evangelist in English
What does evangelist mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
evangelist
US /ɪˈvæn.dʒə.lɪst/
UK /ɪˈvæn.dʒə.lɪst/
Noun
1.
a person who seeks to convert others to the Christian faith, especially by public preaching
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The traveling evangelist preached to large crowds in the town square.
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Billy Graham was a renowned American Christian evangelist.
2.
an enthusiastic advocate of something
Example:
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She's a passionate evangelist for healthy eating and sustainable living.
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He became an evangelist for open-source software.