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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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Evangelical Christians for decades have been the most pro-Israel constituency in America.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

Hegseth, as the statement noted, attends a church affiliated with the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches, a conservative network of churches founded by Wilson.

From Slate • Aug. 12, 2025

Evangelical Christianity will, by some predictions, overtake Catholicism as Brazil's biggest religion by the end of the decade.

From BBC • Dec. 20, 2024

He also joined the associated denomination, the Communion of Reformed Evangelical Churches.

From Salon • Dec. 3, 2024

It is an interesting precept on which to found a ministry: The First Evangelical Baptist Church of the Twin-Prone.

From "The Poisonwood Bible" by Barbara Kingsolver



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