evangelical
gb/ˌivænd͡ʒˈɛlɪkəl/ us/ˌivænd͡ʒˈɛlɪkəl/
B2
Angličtina
~ 5400
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adjective
B2
property
1
relating to Evangelical Christianity
Talking about a type of Protestant Christian group or person that strongly follows the Bible and wants to bring other people to Jesus.
Vzorec užití:
an evangelical [church/group/pastor/voter]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse "evangelical" with "evangelist." "Evangelical" is usually an adjective for a type of Christian group or believer, while an "evangelist" is a person who preaches and tries to convert others. Also, "Evangelical" is sometimes capitalized when referring to specific denominations or the movement as a proper name.
Synonyma
born-again (Often used of individual Christians with strong personal conversion experiences; slightly more informal and personal than "evangelical.")
Antonyma
secular (Describes people or institutions not connected with religion, contrasting with religiously evangelical groups.)
Kolokace
evangelical Christians
|evangelical churches
|evangelical voters
|evangelical movement
|evangelical leaders
|evangelical denominations
Témata
religion
|society
|politics
Příklady
- Evangelical churches have grown rapidly in many parts of the world.
- The candidate is trying to appeal to evangelical voters in the upcoming election.
- She grew up in an evangelical family that went to church three times a week.
- Many evangelical leaders opposed the new law on religious grounds.
- The book explores the history of the evangelical movement in the United States.
Učební příklady
- He is a pastor in an evangelical church.
- Many evangelical Christians meet to pray every week.
- The news article talks about how evangelical voters may choose in the election.
- Her parents are evangelical and read the Bible every day.
adjective
C1
property
2
very eager to convert others
Very excited and serious about an idea and wanting other people to follow it too.
Vzorec užití:
[someone] is evangelical about [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners may think this meaning is always religious, but in modern use it is often about non-religious ideas, like food, technology, or exercise. The pattern "evangelical about [something]" is very common in this sense.
Synonyma
zealous (Very close in meaning; "zealous" is slightly more formal and not tied to religious associations as strongly.)
Antonyma
indifferent (Describes a lack of interest or enthusiasm, the opposite of an evangelical attitude toward a cause.)
Kolokace
evangelical about
|almost evangelical
|evangelical zeal
|evangelical passion
|evangelical tone
Témata
emotions
|communication
|society
Příklady
- He is evangelical about cycling and tries to get everyone in the office to bike to work.
- The chef became almost evangelical in her promotion of local, seasonal food.
- She spoke with evangelical zeal about the benefits of meditation.
- Their campaign has an evangelical tone, urging people to completely change their habits.
- Some tech fans are evangelical in their support of open-source software.
Učební příklady
- My friend is evangelical about healthy eating.
- The teacher is almost evangelical when she talks about reading books.
- He became evangelical in his support for clean energy.
- She is evangelical about learning languages and tells everyone to study more.
Podstatné jméno
B2
entity
3
member of Evangelical Christianity
A Protestant Christian who strongly follows the Bible and wants other people to become Christians.
Vzorec užití:
[someone] is (an) evangelical
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes think "evangelical" as a noun can refer to any religious person. In modern English it usually refers to a specific group within Protestant Christianity, especially in political or social discussions.
Synonyma
born-again Christian (Stresses a personal conversion experience; overlaps strongly, but not all born-again Christians would use the label "evangelical" in a church or political sense.)
Antonyma
secular person (Someone who does not base their life or identity on religion, the opposite of an evangelical believer.)
Kolokace
many evangelicals
|white evangelicals
|conservative evangelicals
|evangelical leaders
|evangelical voters
Témata
religion
|society
|politics
Příklady
- Many evangelicals supported the new law because they believed it protected religious freedom.
- The study found that younger evangelicals are more concerned about climate change.
- As an evangelical, she spends a lot of time volunteering at her church.
- Some evangelicals are reconsidering their traditional political alliances.
- The conference brought together evangelicals from more than fifty countries.
Učební příklady
- She is an evangelical and goes to church every Sunday.
- Many evangelicals in the town work together on social projects.
- The book explains why some evangelicals vote for that party.
- He met other evangelicals at a large Christian event.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
evangelical
IPA
GB/ˌivænd͡ʒˈɛlɪkəl/
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Slabiky a přízvuk
evan - gel - ic - al (4 slabiky)
Stress on 3rd syllable (ic)
Tvary slova
Adjective
- Base: evangelical
Příbuzná slova
Core family
evangelism
noun
evangelist
noun
Related words
evangelize
verb
evangelistic
adjective
Negative and opposite forms
non-evangelical
adjective
Advanced or less common
evangelicalism
noun
Výrazy
evangelical about
1/ˌivænd͡ʒˈɛlɪkəl əbˈaʊt/
fixed phrase
very eager to promote something
Very excited about something and strongly trying to make other people like or do it too.
Příklady
- He is evangelical about yoga and tells all his friends to try it.
- My manager is evangelical about time management and shares tips in every meeting.
- They became evangelical about recycling after watching the documentary.
Evangelical Christian
1/ˌivænd͡ʒˈɛlɪkəl kɹˈɪst͡ʃən/
fixed phrase
Christian who is evangelical
A Christian who is part of, or identifies with, the Evangelical movement in Protestant Christianity.
Příklady
- Her parents are Evangelical Christians who are very active in their church.
- The survey showed that Evangelical Christians make up a large part of the vote in that region.
- As an Evangelical Christian, he believes strongly in sharing his faith.
evangelical church
1/ˌivænd͡ʒˈɛlɪkəl t͡ʃˈɚt͡ʃ/
fixed phrase
church with Evangelical beliefs
A Christian church that is part of the Evangelical movement and teaches Evangelical beliefs.
Příklady
- They started attending a local evangelical church after they moved.
- The evangelical church runs a food bank for low-income families.
- An evangelical church organized the event in the city center.
evangelical community
1/ˌivænd͡ʒˈɛlɪkəl kəmjˈunɪti/
fixed phrase
group of Evangelical Christians
All the Evangelical Christians living in a particular area or taking part in the same social or church life.
Příklady
- The town has a large evangelical community with several active churches.
- Members of the evangelical community helped rebuild homes after the flood.
- She is well known within the evangelical community for her writing.
evangelical fervor
1/ˌivænd͡ʒˈɛlɪkəl fˈɚvɚ/
fixed phrase
very strong, intense enthusiasm
Very strong and serious enthusiasm for an idea or activity, similar to the strong feelings of religious evangelicals.
Příklady
- She promoted the new teaching method with evangelical fervor.
- Volunteers worked with almost evangelical fervor to finish the project on time.
- The movement spread through the company with a kind of evangelical fervor.
evangelical leaders
1/ˌivænd͡ʒˈɛlɪkəl lˈidɚz/
fixed phrase
leaders in Evangelical circles
Pastors, writers, or other important people who lead or guide Evangelical Christians.
Příklady
- Several evangelical leaders signed a letter calling for immigration reform.
- Evangelical leaders met to discuss how churches could respond to the crisis.
- The conference brought together evangelical leaders from across the country.
evangelical movement
1/ˌivænd͡ʒˈɛlɪkəl mˈuvmənt/
fixed phrase
Evangelical Christian movement
All the churches, groups, and people who together form Evangelical Christianity.
Příklady
- The evangelical movement has played a major role in American politics.
- Scholars have written many books on the history of the evangelical movement.
- The evangelical movement continues to grow in many parts of the Global South.
evangelical Protestant
1/ˌivænd͡ʒˈɛlɪkəl pɹˈɑtɪstənt/
fixed phrase
Protestant who is evangelical
A Protestant Christian who is part of, or identifies with, the Evangelical tradition.
Příklady
- She was raised as an evangelical Protestant in the Midwest.
- Evangelical Protestants often place strong emphasis on personal Bible reading.
- The survey compared evangelical Protestants with mainline Protestants on social issues.
evangelical right
1/ˌivænd͡ʒˈɛlɪkəl ɹˈaɪt/
fixed phrase
politically conservative evangelicals
Evangelical Christians who are politically conservative, especially as a group in public life.
Příklady
- The evangelical right has been a powerful force in national politics.
- Many candidates compete for support from the evangelical right.
- Critics say the evangelical right has too much influence on policy.
evangelical voter
1/ˌivænd͡ʒˈɛlɪkəl vˈoʊtɚ/
fixed phrase
voter who is evangelical Christian
A person who votes in elections and is also an Evangelical Christian.
Příklady
- The party is trying to win over evangelical voters in the countryside.
- Evangelical voters were a key part of his support in the last election.
- Pollsters say evangelical voters could decide the outcome in several states.