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evangelicals

n. plural-only
C1 Advanced US //ˌiˌvænˈdʒɛɫɪkəɫz// UK //ˌiːvɐndʒˈɛlɪkəlz// evan·gel·i·cals

n. people who belong to a branch of Christianity that focuses on the Bible and sharing their faith with others.

n. members of a Protestant movement that emphasises the authority of the Bible, the necessity of personal conversion, and the active spreading of the gospel.


SIMPLE

Many evangelicals attend church services every Sunday.

CONTEXTUAL

The candidate spent the weekend meeting with local evangelicals to discuss their concerns about community values.

COMPLEX

Scholars often distinguish between various groups of evangelicals based on their specific theological interpretations and their level of engagement with contemporary political issues.

Usage

The plural form refers to the group of people; the singular 'evangelical' can be used as a noun for an individual or as an adjective.

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