evangelical

adj. relating to a branch of Protestant Christianity that emphasizes the authority of the Bible and the importance of personal faith.

adj. pertaining to a movement within Protestantism that stresses the necessity of personal conversion, the authority of Scripture, and the spread of the gospel.

“Many evangelical churches in the region organized a joint charity event for the homeless.”

“The historian argued that the evangelical movement played a pivotal role in shaping the social and political landscape of nineteenth-century America.”

Academic

adj. showing great energy and enthusiasm for a particular cause or idea, often trying to persuade others to join you.

adj. characterized by a zealous or missionary-like enthusiasm for a secular cause, belief, or activity.

“He has an evangelical zeal for organic gardening and tries to convert all his neighbors.”

“The CEO spoke with evangelical fervor about the company's new mission to eliminate plastic waste from the supply chain.”

Formal

n. a person who belongs to an evangelical church or holds those religious beliefs.

n. a member or adherent of an evangelical church or movement.

“As an evangelical, she spends much of her weekends volunteering at the local ministry.”

“The survey sought to distinguish between the political priorities of evangelicals and those of other religious demographics in the electorate.”

Academic