evangelical

adjective/ˌiːvænˈdʒɛlɪkəl/

Frequency rank: #6,722 most common English word

Meaning

relating to a tradition of Protestant Christianity that emphasizes personal conversion and spreading the gospel.

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Example sentence

The pastor gave evangelical sermons that urged people to share their faith with others.

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