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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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Waves of European missionaries sailed through the South Pacific in the 19th century, bringing evangelical Christian teachings that were adopted with enthusiasm.

From Barron's Sep. 11, 2026

Another influential U.S. ideological export to Latin America is evangelical Christianity, which has grown from 4% of the population 50 years ago to between 20% and 25% today.

From Salon Sep. 1, 2026

Like many millennials, I grew up at the peak of the American abstinence education movement and the American evangelical obsession with virginity.

From Slate Jul. 28, 2026

Certain evangelical leaders may be politically and personally odious, but millions of Americans have flooded into nondenominational churches in search of biblical preaching, youth programs, fellowship, forgiveness and music.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 21, 2026

Most pollsters agree that people who identify themselves as white evangelical Christians make up about a quarter of the population, just as they have for decades.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times

With a fanbase that included grandmas and Gen-Zers, Republicans and Democrats, drag queens and evangelicals, Parton was a kind of unicorn in America's polarised society.

From BBC Aug. 26, 2026

A breakdown of the April Pew poll shows that among white evangelicals under 50, 50% now view Israel unfavorably.

From The Wall Street Journal Jul. 27, 2026

Still, there are signs of trouble with white evangelicals.

From Salon Apr. 10, 2026

Catholics facing impact from deportations—a rate nearly three times higher than evangelicals and four times higher than other Christian denominations.

From Los Angeles Times Dec. 11, 2025

He thought evangelicals should have their own houses, too, and began a furious round of fund-raising to buy or build some.

From "Class Matters" by The New York Times



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