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evangelism

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e⋅van⋅ge⋅lism

[i-van-juh-liz-uhm]
–noun
1. the preaching or promulgation of the gospel; the work of an evangelist.
2. evangelicalism.
3. missionary zeal, purpose, or activity.

Origin:
1620–30; evangel 2 + -ism
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e·van·gel·ism   (ĭ-vān'jə-lĭz'əm)   
n.  
  1. Zealous preaching and dissemination of the gospel, as through missionary work.

  2. Militant zeal for a cause.

e·van'gel·is'tic (-jə-lĭs'tĭk) adj., e·van'gel·is'ti·cal·ly adv.
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