Definition

Noun: - A preacher who conducts religious services, especially evangelical Christian worship and fundraising, primarily through television broadcasts.

Usage

• The term specifically describes a religious figure whose ministry is centered on television.
• It is used to refer to individuals who use the medium of television to preach, often soliciting donations from viewers.
• It is a compound noun formed from "television" and "evangelist."

Examples

• The televangelist asked his viewers to send in donations to support his ministry.
• She became famous as a televangelist, reaching millions of households with her weekly broadcast.
• Critics questioned the lavish lifestyle of the popular televangelist.

Advanced Usage

• The term can carry connotations, both positive (e.g., spreading faith widely) and negative (e.g., associated with scandals or commercialism), depending on context.
• It is often used in sociological or media studies discussions about religion and modern communication.

Variants and Related Words

• Televangelism (n): The practice of preaching on television.
  • Televangelism became a powerful force in American religion in the late 20th century.

Synonyms

• TV preacher
• Electronic church minister

Different Meanings

• This word has one primary meaning as defined above. It does not have other distinct, unrelated definitions.

Noun

1. an evangelist who conducts services on television