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- [tel-i-van-juh-list]
- /ˌtɛl ɪˈvæn dʒə lɪst/
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- [tel-i-van-juh-list]
- /ˌtɛl ɪˈvæn dʒə lɪst/
Definitions of televangelist word
- noun televangelist an evangelist who regularly conducts religious services on television. 1
- noun televangelist Christian evangelist on TV 1
- countable noun televangelist A televangelist is someone who makes regular television broadcasts to promote a particular form of Christianity and raise money for particular Christian groups or projects. 0
- noun televangelist an evangelical preacher who appears regularly on television, preaching the gospel and appealing for donations from viewers 0
- noun televangelist a minister who uses TV broadcasts or cablecasts to spread an evangelistic message, solicit donations, etc. 0
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Origin of televangelist
First appearance:
before 1980 One of the 1% newest English words
1980-85; blend of television and evangelist
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televangelist popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 44% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
televangelist usage trend in Literature
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noun televangelist
- circuit rider — (formerly) a minister of religion who preached from place to place along an established circuit
- evangelist — (Christianity) An itinerant or special preacher, especially a revivalist, who conducts services in different cities or locations, now often televised.
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