televangelist

noun

tel·​evan·​ge·​list ˌte-li-ˈvan-jə-list How to pronounce televangelist (audio)
: an evangelist who conducts regularly televised religious programs
televangelism noun

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The comedy series tells the story of the titular Gemstone family, who are world-famous televangelists. Joe Otterson, Variety, 23 Jan. 2025 Tammy Faye, the joyful Broadway musical based on the life of the late televangelist, has set its closing date — less than a month after officially opening. Dave Quinn, People.com, 20 Nov. 2024 Moral Majority founder and televangelist Jerry Falwell was a Bryant supporter who joined her in Miami. Linda Robertson, Miami Herald, 13 Jan. 2025 The televangelist Jerry Falwell took note of this success. Hunter M. Hampton / Made By History, TIME, 9 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for televangelist 

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First Known Use

1973, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of televangelist was in 1973

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“Televangelist.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/televangelist. Accessed 16 Feb. 2025.

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televangelist

noun
tel·​evan·​ge·​list ˌtel-i-ˈvan-jə-ləst How to pronounce televangelist (audio)
: an evangelist who conducts regularly televised religious programs
televangelism noun
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