Ĕ-văn'gel-ist, n.
n. [Fr. évangéliste, Pr. & Lat. evangelista, Gr. εὐαγγελιστής, from εὐαγγελίζεσθαι.]
- A writer of the history or doctrines, precepts, actions, life, and death, of our blessed Savior, Jesus Christ; as, the four evangelists, Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
- A preacher who is authorized to preach, but has not charge of a particular church, and is not allowed to administer the eucharist.