evangelism

[ ih-van-juh-liz-uhm ]

noun

1. the preaching or promulgation of the gospel; the work of an evangelist.
2. evangelicalism.
3. missionary zeal, purpose, or activity.

evangelism

/ ɪˈvændʒɪˌlɪzəm /

noun

1. (in Protestant churches) the practice of spreading the Christian gospel RC Church termevangelizationevangelisation
2. ardent or missionary zeal for a cause
3. the work, methods, or characteristic outlook of a revivalist or evangelist preacher
4. a less common word for evangelicalism See evangelicalism

Word History and Origins

Origin of evangelism¹

First recorded in 1620–30; evangel ² + -ism

Example Sentences

They emphasize just evangelism because Jesus is coming.

From Salon

The church has developed leaders in education, health care and evangelism across the continent, said Knight, who also works as a human rights monitor for the church.

From Seattle Times

The first half streams forth with the slow burn of colonial violence, evangelism and erasure; the second half is driven by that trauma’s devastating effects on a younger, multiracial generation living in Oakland, California.

From Seattle Times

The history of western psychedelic use is littered with stories of elitism and evangelism.

From Salon

She did not clarify her reference to the “Great Awakening,” a phrase that dates to 18th century evangelism in the U.S. but in recent years has been picked up by devotees of QAnon conspiracy theories.

From Los Angeles Times