Definition

A person who spreads the Christian gospel or a message of good news.

Example

The evangel traveled to many towns to share his message of hope.

Conversation

Have you ever read an evangel before?

No, I haven't, but I've heard they tell some powerful stories.

Yeah, they focus a lot on the teachings of Jesus.

That sounds really interesting; I might check one out!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Evangel comes from the Greek word "euangelion" (meaning good news or gospel), which is formed from "eu-" (meaning good) and "angelion" (meaning message or messenger). The term refers to the good message or news, particularly in a religious context.

Memory Tip

Think of 'good' ('eu-') and 'message' ('angelion') to remember that 'evangel' refers to a good message, especially in a spiritual or religious sense.

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