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evangelical

[ee-van-jel-i-kuhl, ev-uhn-] / ˌi vænˈdʒɛl ɪ kəl, ˌɛv ən- /
ADJECTIVE
following scripture closely
Synonyms
Antonyms
STRONGEST


ADJECTIVE
characterized by missionary zeal
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK
evangelistic proselytizing
Antonyms


Example Sentences

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Baumgartner is the founder and executive director of A Moment of Hope, an evangelical Christian “sidewalk ministry” located in the clinic’s parking lot that aims to counsel people against abortion and offer resources.

From Salon

The tax burden would be disproportionately felt by progressive mainline Protestant churches, Black evangelical churches and immigrant-majority Catholic and Protestant congregations, not to mention immigrant-majority mosques and temples.

From Salon

His parents had fully signed up to the evangelical life and the experience left Benn with scars that cut far deeper than those he has sustained inside the boxing ring.

From BBC

The American version of this belief has undergirded support for Israel among evangelical Protestants.

From The Wall Street Journal

Wurm founded evangelical Christian ministry Ignite the Fire focused on Caribbean youth.

From The Wall Street Journal