televangelist

noun

tel·​evan·​ge·​list ˌte-li-ˈvan-jə-list 

: an evangelist who conducts regularly televised religious programs

televangelism

ˌte-li-ˈvan-jə-ˌli-zəm 

noun

Examples of televangelist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Tinky Winky, the purple Teletubby who was ensnared in controversy in 1999 when televangelist Jerry Falwell accused it of being gay (and yet rumors still linger on…), led moves with Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po all joining in on the fun. — Marc Malkin, Variety, 25 June 2026

Its leaders, who include the televangelists Lance Wallnau and Paula White, urge believers to take control of seven spheres of influence in the United States—education, entertainment, media, religion, family, business, and government. — Eliza Griswold, New Yorker, 22 June 2026

His wife, Paula White-Cain, is a televangelist who serves as a senior adviser to the White House Faith Office. — Ross Raihala, Twin Cities, 12 May 2026

For example, a conservative religious newspaper owned by televangelist Jerry Falwell objected to the festival’s name and mission. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 8 May 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for televangelist

• evangelist

Kids Definition

televangelist

noun

tel·​evan·​ge·​list ˌtel-i-ˈvan-jə-ləst 

: an evangelist who conducts regularly televised religious programs

televangelism

-ˌliz-əm 

noun