Evangelical — E van*gel ic*al, a. 1. Contained in, or relating to, the four Gospels; as, the evangelical history. [1913 Webster] 2. Belonging to, agreeable or consonant to, or contained in, the gospel, or the truth taught in the New Testament; as, evangelical… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Evangelical — E van*gel ic*al, n. One of evangelical principles. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
evangelical — ► ADJECTIVE 1) of or according to the teaching of the gospel or Christianity. 2) relating to a tradition within Protestant Christianity emphasizing Biblical authority and personal conversion. 3) fervent in advocating something. ► NOUN ▪ a member… … English terms dictionary
evangelical — [ē΄van jel′i kəl, ev΄ənjel′i kəl] adj. [< LL(Ec) evangelicus < Gr euangelikos < euangelion (see EVANGEL) + AL] 1. in, of, or according to the Gospels or the teaching of the New Testament 2. of those Protestant churches, as the Methodist… … English World dictionary
evangelical — 1530s (adj. and noun), from evangelic (early 15c., from O.Fr. evangelique, from L.L. evangelicus; see EVANGELIST (Cf. evangelist)) + AL (Cf. al) (1). In reference to a tendency or school in Protestantism, from mid 18c. Related: Evangelicalism… … Etymology dictionary
evangelical — I. adjective also evangelic Date: 1531 1. of, relating to, or being in agreement with the Christian gospel especially as it is presented in the four Gospels 2. protestant 3. emphasizing salvation by faith in the atoning death of Jesus Christ… … New Collegiate Dictionary
evangelical — e|van|gel|i|cal [ˌi:vænˈdʒelıkəl] adj 1.) evangelical Christians believe that they should persuade as many people as possible to become Christians ▪ the evangelical church ▪ evangelical missionaries 2.) very eager to persuade people to accept… … Dictionary of contemporary English
evangelical — [[t]i͟ːvænʤe̱lɪk(ə)l[/t]] 1) ADJ Evangelical Christians emphasize the importance of the Bible and the need for personal belief in Christ. ...an evangelical Christian. 2) ADJ GRADED: usu ADJ n If you describe someone s behaviour as evangelical,… … English dictionary
evangelical — evangelically, adv. evangelicalness, evangelicality, n. /ee van jel i keuhl, ev euhn /, adj. 1. Also, evangelic. 2. pertaining to or in keeping with the gospel and its teachings. 3. belonging to or designating the Christian churches that… … Universalium
evangelical — e|van|gel|i|cal [ ,ivæn dʒelıkl ] adjective 1. ) relating to a form of Christianity in which church services are very lively and people express their religious beliefs in an open and enthusiastic way: evangelical preachers 2. ) someone who is… … Usage of the words and phrases in modern English
