Definition of evangelism
1 : the winning or revival of personal commitments to Christ
2 : militant or crusading zeal
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Instead, the seat is almost certain to be claimed back by the Conservatives, whose candidate reflects the party’s drift toward pro-Brexit evangelism under May.
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An active participant in the technology community, the company has a long history of advocacy, meme-making, and evangelism.
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Circa 1626
First Known Use of evangelism
circa 1626
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