evangelism
noun/ɪˈvændʒəlɪzəm/
Frequency rank: #15,002 most common English word
Meaning
the practice of spreading a religious belief or cause to others.
Example sentence
She dedicated her life to evangelism and traveled the world sharing her faith.
Synonyms & related words
- preaching
- missionary
- proselytizing
- outreach
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