1
: of or relating to a Christian sect or group that stresses the authority of the Bible, the importance of believing that Jesus Christ saved you personally from sin or hell, and the preaching of these beliefs to other people
the evangelical movement
She is an evangelical Christian.
2
: having or showing very strong and enthusiastic feelings
He spoke about the project with evangelical zeal.
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“Evangelical.” Merriam-Webster.com Simple Definition, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/simple/evangelical. Accessed 16 Apr. 2026.
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