evangelicalism
/ɪˌvændʒəˈlɪkəˌlɪzəm/
noun
- A movement within Protestant Christianity that emphasizes personal conversion, the authority of the Bible, and spreading the Christian faith.
- Many churches that practice evangelicalism focus on missionary work and Bible study.
- Evangelicalism grew rapidly in the United States during the 19th century.
- The rise of evangelicalism has influenced politics and culture in many countries.