Evangelicism

/ɪvænˈdʒɛlɪsɪzəm/ noun

Definition

Another term for evangelicalism; the beliefs, practices, or movement of evangelical Christianity.

Etymology

From 'evangelic' plus the suffix '-ism' (a system or doctrine), creating an alternative form to 'evangelicalism.' Both forms were used historically to name this religious movement.

Kelly Says

English likes to have multiple synonyms for important concepts, so 'evangelicism' and 'evangelicalism' coexist, though '-alism' became the dominant choice.

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