revivalist

[ ri-vahy-vuh-list ]

noun

1. a person, especially a member of the clergy, who promotes or holds religious revivals.
2. a person who revives former customs, methods, etc.

Other Words From

• re·vival·istic adjective
• nonre·vival·ist noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of revivalist¹

First recorded in 1810–20; revival + -ist

Example Sentences

That includes garage-rock revivalists the White Stripes, who sued Trump for using their song "Seven Nation Army" in a campaign video without permission.

From Salon

The United Methodist Church traces its roots to 18th century revivalist John Wesley and has long emphasized Christian piety, evangelism and social service.

From Seattle Times

Indie sleaze revivalists, it is time to break out the neon.

From Seattle Times

Some attendees at the Texas rally spoke of their concern that political divisions in the country could lead to a civil war, including one of the organizers, Rod Parker, a revivalist pastor.

From New York Times

But it remains visible on a nearby billboard, advertising studio tours at Paramount, showing a young couple holding hands as they walk toward the historic Spanish colonial revivalist archway.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• clergy
• evangelist
• messenger
• pastor
• preacher
• teacher