Definition

Proper noun * William Franklin Graham: A United States evangelical preacher renowned as a mass evangelist. He is known for conducting large-scale religious rallies, or crusades, across the world and for his influential role in 20th-century Protestant Christianity.

Usage Examples

• Proper noun:
  • William Franklin Graham preached to live audiences totaling in the millions over his long career.
  • The biography details the global impact of William Franklin Graham.
  • Many historians consider William Franklin Graham one of the most important religious figures of his time.

Advanced Usage

• The name is often used metonymically to refer to the institution and legacy of his evangelistic ministry.
  • The methods of William Franklin Graham defined modern mass evangelism.

Variants and Related Words

• Billy Graham: The common and widely recognized name for . This is the name he used publicly.
• Graham, Billy: An alternative listing format for the same individual.

Synonyms

• Evangelist: A preacher who seeks to convert people, especially through public rallies.
• Preacher: A person who delivers religious sermons.
• Clergyman: A male religious leader, especially in a Christian church.

Related Idioms and Phrases

• The Billy Graham Crusade: The term for his organized evangelistic campaigns. This phrase is strongly associated with his work.
  • She attended a Billy Graham Crusade in Madison Square Garden in 1957.

Noun

1. United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)