pro-evangelical
|pro-ev-an-ge-lic-al|
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/proʊ-ɪˌvæn.dʒəˈlɪ.kəl/
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/prəʊ-ɪˌvæn.dʒəˈlɪ.kəl/
in favour of evangelicalism
Etymology
'pro-evangelical' originates from modern English, specifically formed from the prefix 'pro-' (from Latin 'pro') meaning 'for' or 'in favor of', combined with the adjective 'evangelical'.
'evangelical' comes from Late Latin 'evangelicus' and Medieval Latin 'evangelium', ultimately from Greek 'euangelion' (εὐαγγέλιον) meaning 'good news' or 'gospel'; over time 'evangelical' entered English to mean 'relating to the gospel' and later referred to movements within Protestantism emphasizing the gospel and conversion.
Initially it meant 'relating to the gospel' (the 'good news'); over time it came to denote a particular Protestant movement and style of Christianity ('evangelical'), and 'pro-evangelical' now means 'in favor of or supportive of evangelicalism or evangelical groups'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person who supports or advocates for evangelical Christians or evangelical causes.
Many pro-evangelicals attended the rally to show solidarity with the movement.
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Adjective 1
favouring or supportive of evangelical Christians, evangelicalism, or policies promoted by evangelical groups.
The politician took a pro-evangelical stance on social issues to gain support from church leaders.
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Last updated: 2025/10/27 14:23