Definition

A person who encourages or leads events that bring back interest in religious beliefs or old practices.

Example

The revivalist organized a series of meetings to inspire the community's faith.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new revivalist coming to town next week?

Yeah, I read something about that! It sounds interesting.

I wonder what kind of events they will hold as a revivalist.

I hope it's something that really brings the community together!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Revivalist → It is formed from "revive" (from Latin "revivere", meaning to live again) and "-alist" (a suffix indicating a person who practices or advocates). A revivalist is a person who advocates for or promotes a revival, particularly in a religious or cultural context.

Memory Tip

Think of someone who helps things 'live again' ('revive') and the '-alist' means they are a person who supports that idea. This helps you remember that a revivalist is someone who promotes a revival.

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