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e·van·gel·i·cal
 evangelical
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- pronunciation:
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- parts of speech:
- adjective, noun
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- Word Combinations (adjective, noun)
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
relating to or according to the Christian gospel, esp. the four Gospels.
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| definition 2: |
being or relating to a Protestant church that emphasizes the authority of the Bible rather than that of the church as an institution, and the primacy of faith as opposed to works.
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| definition 3: |
zealously devoted to a cause.
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| related words: |
orthodox |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a person who embraces evangelical doctrines.
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| derivations: |
evangelically (adv.), evangelicalism (n.) |
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