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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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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

Since the creation of the modern state of Israel in 1948, the notion that the country has a biblical role to play has become incredibly popular among evangelical Christians.

From Salon • Mar. 15, 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

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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