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Definition of "evangelism" []

  • Zealous preaching and dissemination of the gospel, as through missionary work. (noun)
  • Militant zeal for a cause. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "evangelism" in a sentence
  • "It seems that doctrinal conservatism, combined with modern techniques in evangelism, is the key to success here."
  • ""This new blog is an adventure in evangelism," Currie said."
  • "So when evangelism is mentioned the good news that is the subject of the evangelism is nothing more than nice liturgy, nice preaching and nice stories – and who, other than the usual coterie of effete clergy, really cares about that."