evangelist
Translation
evangelist, preacher
Examples
The evangelist preached to a large crowd.
The evangelist preached to a large crowd.
Matthew was one of the four Evangelists.
Matthew was one of the four Evangelists.
Grammar Patterns
((as a countable noun)) an evangelist The evangelist preached to a large crowd.
Similar Words
Synonyms: preacher, missionary, apostle
Etymology
From Greek 'euangelistes' meaning 'bringer of good news', from 'eu-' (good) + 'angelos' (messenger).
Memory Tips
An evangelist is a person ('-ist') who spreads the 'evangel' (good news).