evangelicalism
evangelical
noun[ C ]
uk /ˌiː.vænˈdʒel.ɪ.kəl/ us /ˌiː.vænˈdʒel.ɪ.kəl/
someone who belongs to one of the Protestant Churches or Christian groups that believes that the teaching of the Bible and persuading other people to join them is extremely important:
The new Archbishop is an evangelical.
Her parents were conservative evangelicals.
He was elected with strong support from evangelicals.
Religious groups warned that gay marriage would send evangelicals flocking to the voting booth.
He was an evangelical who publicly professed his beliefs.

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evangelical | American Dictionary

evangelical
adjective[ not gradable ]
us/ˌiˌvænˈdʒel·ɪ·kəl, ˌev·ən-/
according to the teachings of the Christian religion and gospels, or relating to Christian groups that believe in the importance of the Bible, acceptance of God, and salvation
evangelical
noun[ C ]
us/ˌiˌvænˈdʒel·ɪ·kəl, ˌev·ən-/
a member of an evangelical group