— evangelization , n. — evangelizer , n.
/i van"jeuh luyz'/ , v. , evangelized, evangelizing .
v.t.
1. to preach the gospel to.
2. to convert to Christianity.
v.i.
3. to preach the gospel; act as an evangelist.
Also, esp. Brit., evangelise .
[ 1350-1400; ME evangelisen evangelizare euangelízein. See EVANGEL 1 , -IZE ]