Relating to or characteristic of the Christian gospel or those who emphasize gospel preaching and conversion.
From Late Latin 'evangelicus,' derived from Greek 'euangelikos,' meaning 'of or pertaining to good news.' It entered English through ecclesiastical Latin used in the church.
The prefix 'eu-' (good) makes this literally mean 'good-newsy'—evangelicals emphasize the 'good news' aspect of Christianity more than ritual or tradition.
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