evangelisch — meaning in English
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English meaning
- evangelical adjective Relating to the teachings and message of the Christian gospel.
- Protestant noun A member of one of the Christian churches that broke away from the Roman Catholic Church during the Reformation.
Senses
evangelisch is used for these senses in English:
- Protestant (Christianity) Of or pertaining to several denominations of Christianity that separated from the Roman Catholic Church based on theological or political differences during the Reformation.
- evangelical (Christianity) Pertaining to the doctrines or teachings of the Christian gospel or Christianity in general.
evangelical — full definition
- adjective Relating to the teachings and message of the Christian gospel.
- adjective Describing a branch of Protestant Christianity that emphasizes personal conversion, the Bible's authority, and active preaching of the faith.
- adjective Showing great enthusiasm or zeal for a cause, almost like religious fervor.
- noun A member or supporter of evangelical Christianity.
Protestant — full definition
- noun A member of one of the Christian churches that broke away from the Roman Catholic Church during the Reformation.
- adj Relating to these churches or their beliefs.