televangelist

Definition

A Christian minister who primarily uses television to broadcast sermons and reach a large audience for religious evangelism.

Etymology

The word is a portmanteau of 'television' and 'evangelist,' combining the Greek root 'euangelion,' meaning 'good news' or 'gospel,' with the modern technology of broadcast media.

In the news

The article refers to Apollo Quiboloy as a televangelist to identify his public role and religious platform prior to his arrest. This label helps frame the scale of his influence and the nature of the organization he founded.

DOJ to study US request for Quiboloy extradition

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