televangelist

noun

tel·​evan·​ge·​list ˌte-li-ˈvan-jə-list How to pronounce televangelist (audio)
: an evangelist who conducts regularly televised religious programs
televangelism noun

Examples of televangelist in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web In 2017, Gilbert Deya, a Kenyan televangelist based in the United Kingdom, was extradited to Kenya after being accused of falsely claiming to create miracle babies for several women who couldn’t get pregnant. Alexis Okeowo, The New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2024 His wife, Rachel, invited the U.S.-based televangelist Benny Hinn to preach with her at a crusade. Alexis Okeowo, The New Yorker, 19 Aug. 2024 Encouraged by televangelists, Bolsonaro supporters destroy the presidential palace, and demand military intervention. Addie Morfoot, Variety, 19 Aug. 2024 Listeners were confused, as neither A.I. Artificial Intelligence or Sixth Sense features Osteen, a 61-year-old televangelist. Bailey Richards, Peoplemag, 12 Aug. 2024 See all Example Sentences for televangelist 

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Word History

First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of televangelist was in 1973

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“Televangelist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/televangelist. Accessed 11 Oct. 2024.

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televangelist

noun
tel·​evan·​ge·​list ˌtel-i-ˈvan-jə-ləst How to pronounce televangelist (audio)
: an evangelist who conducts regularly televised religious programs
televangelism noun
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