Definition of "evangelist" []

• Any one of the authors of the four New Testament gospel books: Matthew, Mark, Luke, or John. (noun)
• One who practices evangelism, especially a Protestant preacher or missionary. (noun)

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• "He soon realized that they understood the term "evangelist" as a religious preacher."
• "The image of the evangelist is a rather peculiar form, and those who seek miracles or favors pledge dollars in various denominations to him on the fiesta day."
• "He's the company's vice president for environmental affairs, and the word "evangelist" does not fully capture his intensity on the subject of petroleum-based plastic and the harm that he believes it does to the environment."