Main Entry: evan·ge·lism

Pronunciation: \i-ˈvan-jə-ˌli-zəm\

Function: noun

Date: circa 1626

1 : the winning or revival of personal commitments to Christ
2 : militant or crusading zeal

— evan·ge·lis·tic \-ˌvan-jə-ˈlis-tik\ adjective

— evan·ge·lis·ti·cal·ly \-ti-k(ə-)lē\ adverb