neo-Pentecostal

[ nee-oh-pen-ti-kaws-tl, -kos- ]

adjective

1. charismatic ( def 3 ).

noun

1. a member of a charismatic or neo-Pentecostal movement.

Other Words From

• neo-Pente·costal·ist adjective noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of neo-Pentecostal¹

First recorded in 1970–75

Example Sentences

From its neo-Pentecostal roots, the NAR inherits “a strong supernatural component,” including the “belief that individuals receive supernatural gifts, that these apostles and prophets are given direction from God and have been chosen to be God’s government on earth in all the seven mountains.”

From Salon

Are there any Neo-Pentecostal figures with particular prominence?

From Slate

But in recent years there have been increased reports of incidents of religious intolerance against them, particularly at the hands of members of Pentecostal and neo-Pentecostal churches, which focus on spreading faith among nonbelievers.

From Washington Times

Academics and religious-freedom advocates say that Afro-Brazilian religions are sometimes demonized in neo-Pentecostal churches.

From Washington Times

Today just a small minority practices the religions in Brazil, and in recent years there have been increased reports of incidents of religious intolerance targeting them, particularly at the hands of members of Pentecostal and neo-Pentecostal churches.

From Seattle Times