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Synonyms & Similar Words
evangelist
missionary
preacher
minister
pastor
revival leader
reformer
crusader
activist
campaigner
advocate
proponent
champion
supporter
enthusiast
zealot
fanatic
extremist
radical
fundamentalist
conservative
traditionalist
restorationist
renewer
rebuilder
restorer
reviver
resuscitator
savior
messiah
prophet
apostle
disciple
follower
believer
devotee
adherent
Meaning of Revivalist
A person who seeks to revive or renew a religious movement, doctrine, or practice.
Definitions
- A person who seeks to revive a religious movement, doctrine, or practice, typically by preaching or proselytizing.
- * A person who advocates for a return to a previous or traditional way of doing something, especially in a religious or cultural context.
Etymology of Revivalist
The word "Revivalist" has its roots in the 17th-century English word "revival," which refers to the act of reviving or renewing something, especially a religious movement or practice.
The term "Revivalist" emerged in the 18th century to describe individuals who sought to revive or renew Christian faith and practice, often through evangelistic or missionary work.
Example Uses
- The revivalist preacher traveled the country, spreading his message of spiritual renewal and redemption.
- * The artist's work was influenced by the revivalist movement of the 1960s, which sought to revive traditional folk music and crafts.