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evangelical

e·van·gel·i·cal [  van jéllik'l, èvvən jéllik'l ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. of Protestant churches emphasizing personal salvation: relating or belonging to any Protestant Christian church that emphasizes the authority of the Bible and salvation through the personal acceptance of Jesus Christ

2. relating to Christian Gospels: relating to or based on the Gospels of the Christian Bible

3. with strong beliefs: enthusiastic or zealous in support of a particular cause and very eager to make other people share its beliefs or ideals



noun  (plural e·van·gel·i·cals)e·van·gel·i·cal (plural e·van·gel·i·cals)  or E·van·gel·i·cal (plural E·van·gel·i·cals) 
Definition:
 
holder of evangelical beliefs: somebody who has evangelical Christian beliefs


e·van·gel·i·cal·ly adverb
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