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evangelical

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


ADJECTIVE
characterized by missionary zeal
Synonyms
STRONGEST
WEAK
evangelistic proselytizing
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And apart from a rabbi and a retired Catholic archbishop, almost all the 20 listed "faith leaders" who will speak are evangelical Protestants.

From Barron's • May 17, 2026

Back then, her political beliefs arose from conventional conservative evangelical culture.

From Slate • Mar. 13, 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

Years ago, conservative activist Paul Weyrich put it plainly at an evangelical gathering.

From Salon • Feb. 22, 2026

At the time, Kathy was attending a large evangelical church not far from her jobs.

From "Zeitoun" by Dave Eggers



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