revivalist
Definition
Noun: A person who seeks to reawaken or revitalize religious faith, especially through enthusiastic preaching and evangelistic meetings aimed at inspiring a renewal of commitment among believers or converting new adherents.
Usage
The term "revivalist" specifically refers to a preacher or religious leader who conducts or is central to revival meetings. These are often characterized by passionate sermons, public calls for repentance, and an emphasis on personal spiritual experience. - The traveling revivalist drew large crowds to the tent meetings. - She is known as a powerful revivalist whose sermons have inspired many to recommit to their faith.
Advanced Usage
- Historical Context: In a historical sense, a "revivalist" is often associated with specific religious movements, such as the First and Second Great Awakenings in the United States.
- Charles Grandison Finney was a prominent 19th-century revivalist.
- Figurative Use: While primarily religious, the term can be used figuratively for someone who seeks to revive interest in any set of ideas or practices.
- He acted as a revivalist for traditional jazz music in the city.
Variants and Related Words
- Revival (n): A renewed interest in or increased practice of religion; a series of evangelistic meetings.
- The church held a revival that lasted two weeks.
- Revivalism (n): The promotion or practice of religious revivals.
- The period was marked by intense revivalism.
Synonyms
- Evangelist
- Preacher
- Missionary (in the context of seeking conversions)
Related Phrases and Idioms
- Lead a revival: To be the principal preacher or organizer of a series of revival meetings.
- The minister was invited to lead a revival in the neighboring town.
Noun
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a preacher of the Christian gospel
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