evangelist
noun/ɪˈvændʒəlɪst/
Frequency rank: #11,722 most common English word
Meaning
A person who seeks to convert others to Christianity, or an enthusiastic advocate of a cause.
Example sentence
The passionate evangelist traveled from city to city, spreading his religious message to large crowds.
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