Meaning of the word evangelist in English

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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

Example:
The traveling evangelist preached to large crowds in the town square.
Billy Graham was a renowned American Christian evangelist.
2.

an enthusiastic advocate of something

Example:
She's a passionate evangelist for healthy eating and sustainable living.
He became an evangelist for open-source software.