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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
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Jackson Lahmeyer, an evangelical pastor in Owasso, Oklahoma, is one of those religious figures who seems to enjoy being offensive.

From Slate • Mar. 26, 2026

American evangelical Christians are not the only group whose religious beliefs influence political leaders, of course.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 2026

In May 2024, Jeffrey Little, an evangelical Christian county lifeguard, sued the county for requiring he work feet away from the flag.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 11, 2026

She and her husband traveled to gatherings of the Gideons International, an evangelical Christian organization.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 26, 2026

Like many other evangelicals, some members attend churches that adhere to evangelical doctrine but that remain affiliated with mainline denominations.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times



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