Evangelizing: meaning, definitions and examples
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evangelizing
[ ɪˈvæn.dʒə.laɪ.zɪŋ ]
religious conversion
Evangelizing refers to the act of preaching or spreading the message of the gospel, specifically with the intent of converting others to Christianity or a particular faith. It often involves both verbal communication and the demonstration of one’s beliefs through actions. Evangelizing can take place in various forms, such as personal conversations, public preaching, or through written materials. The goal is to share one's faith and encourage acceptance among others, often emphasizing personal testimony and the importance of relationship with the divine.
Synonyms
convert, preach, proselytize, spread the word.
Examples of usage
- She dedicated her life to evangelizing in remote villages.
- The church organized a mission trip focused on evangelizing to local communities.
- He felt called to evangelize his friends about his faith.
- They created a social media campaign for evangelizing their beliefs.
Translations
Translations of the word "evangelizing" in other languages:
🇵🇹 evangelização
🇮🇳 ईसाई धर्म का प्रचार
🇩🇪 Evangelisierung
🇮🇩 evangelisasi
🇺🇦 євангелізація
🇵🇱 ewangelizacja
🇯🇵 福音宣教
🇫🇷 évangélisation
🇪🇸 evangelización
🇹🇷 evangelizasyon
🇰🇷 복음 전파
🇸🇦 التبشير
🇨🇿 evangelizace
🇸🇰 evanjelizácia
🇨🇳 传福音
🇸🇮 evangelizacija
🇮🇸 fagna
🇰🇿 евангелизация
🇬🇪 ევანგელიზაცია
🇦🇿 evangelizasiya
🇲🇽 evangelización
Etymology
The word 'evangelizing' originates from the Greek word 'euangelion,' which means 'good news' or 'gospel.' The term was adopted into Old French as 'evangile' and entered Middle English as 'evangel,' referring to the Christian gospel. The prefix 'evangel-' can be seen in words like 'evangelist,' which describes someone who spreads the gospel or a message of faith. Throughout history, evangelizing has been significant in the context of missionary work and the growth of religious movements, emphasizing personal conversion and the sharing of religious teachings. It has also played a role in various social and cultural reforms driven by religious motivations, particularly during the Reformation and Enlightenment periods.