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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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Ana Carolina Evangelista, director of the Institute for the Study of Religion, told AFP that Michelle Bolsonaro was also "the person who connects and communicates organically with Brazil's evangelical community."

From Barron's • Jul. 3, 2026

It’s also worth remembering that many students — and even some teachers — aren’t Christian, which means that classroom discussions will not always been favorable to an evangelical interpretation of scripture.

From Salon • Jul. 1, 2026

Marx was largely unknown outside of Colorado’s evangelical community before Charlie Kirk was assassinated last September.

From Slate • Jun. 29, 2026

He points to evangelical Anglicans like William Wilberforce who championed abolition.

From BBC • Jun. 18, 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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