pentecostal

/ˌpɛntɪˈkɔstəl/
adjective
  1. Relating to a Christian movement that emphasizes the gifts of the Holy Spirit, such as speaking in tongues and healing.
    • Pentecostal beliefs include the idea that the Holy Spirit can give believers special powers.
    • She grew up in a Pentecostal church that held lively worship services.
    • The Pentecostal movement has grown rapidly in many parts of the world.
noun
  1. A member of a Pentecostal Christian church.
    • Pentecostals often gather for prayer meetings in each other's homes.
    • He became a Pentecostal after a powerful spiritual experience.
    • My neighbor is a Pentecostal and attends services three times a week.
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