pentecostal religion
noun
Simple meaning
Any fundamentalist Protestant Church that uses revivalistic methods to achieve experiences comparable to the Pentecostal experiences of the first Christian disciples.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
pehntuhkawstuhlrihlijuhnSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
pɛntəˈkɔstəlɹɪˈlɪdʒən
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Definition
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noun
Any fundamentalist Protestant Church that uses revivalistic methods to achieve experiences comparable to the Pentecostal experiences of the first Christian disciples
Word Aura™
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This meaning: Any fundamentalist Protestant Church that uses revivalistic methods to achieve experiences comparable to the Pentecostal experiences of the first Christian disciples
Used this way, pentecostal religion is a reasonably familiar word with a clearly warm, approving pull. This is a religious use: it carries the weight of tradition and ceremony.
- Emotional tone
- Positive
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Gentle
- How common
- Moderately common
- Connotation
- Successful and accomplished
- Usage feel
- Precise and approving
Where it naturally appears
- Religion/spirituality
- Historical writing
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