evangel

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noun (1)

evan·​gel i-ˈvan-jəl How to pronounce evangel (audio)
: gospel

evangel

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noun (2)

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English evangile, from Anglo-French evangeile, from Late Latin evangelium, from Greek euangelion good news, gospel, from euangelos bringing good news, from eu- + angelos messenger

First Known Use

Noun (1)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Noun (2)

14th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of evangel was in the 14th century

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Cite this Entry

“Evangel.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/evangel. Accessed 3 Dec. 2024.

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