Definition of "televangelist" [televangelist]

• An evangelist who conducts religious telecasts. (noun)

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• "He is what Americans like to call a 'televangelist' - although I have other words to describe him, as I'm sure you will have too!"
• "Roberts will be remembered not just as the first person to bring religious preaching and ceremony, and his healing ministry to television - he's now called the first "televangelist" - but for talking frankly about religion and sex on the airwaves."
• "He’s a freakin televangelist whack job, making money off of African goldmines."