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evangelist

n. countable
C1 Advanced US //iˈvændʒəɫɪst// UK //ɪvˈændʒɪlˌɪst// evan·ge·list

n. someone who talks about a product or idea with a lot of energy to get others to like it. In the tech world, they help build a community around a specific tool or software.

n. a person who promotes a particular technology, product, or philosophy with great enthusiasm to build a user base or industry standard. Often used in corporate titles to describe a role focused on public advocacy and community engagement.


SIMPLE

She works as a technical evangelist for a major cloud company.

CONTEXTUAL

The startup hired a developer evangelist to write tutorials and speak at conferences to encourage people to use their new API.

COMPLEX

While the term originated in a religious context, the modern software evangelist focuses on fostering a robust ecosystem of third-party developers who are committed to a specific platform's long-term success.

Synonyms
Usage

Commonly modified by a specific field or product name, such as 'tech evangelist' or 'open-source evangelist'.

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