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Evangelist Definition & Meaning

evangelist
noun
  1. a preacher of the Christian gospel
  2. (when capitalized) any of the spiritual leaders who are assumed to be authors of the Gospels in the New Testament: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John

"Evangelist" in song lyrics

See how evangelist is used in real songs:

  • "Can't just introduce Christ to the culture like an evangelist"
    The Ambassador — Thesis Pieces
  • "Hip Hop's evangelist"
    Atoms All Stars
  • "Talk show host really TV evangelist"
    Chuck D — Talk Show Created the Fool

Usage tips for "evangelist"

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Frequently asked questions

What does evangelist mean?
a preacher of the Christian gospel (when capitalized) any of the spiritual leaders who are assumed to be authors of the Gospels in the New Testament: Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
What part of speech is evangelist?
Evangelist is a noun.
How many definitions does evangelist have?
Evangelist has 2 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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