noun
- a preacher who conducts religious services on television, typically asking viewers for donations
Examples
- The televangelist reached millions of viewers with his Sunday morning broadcast.
- She donated money to her favorite televangelist’s ministry.
- The wealthy televangelist owned several private jets and luxury homes.
- Many televangelists ask their audiences to send financial contributions.
- The scandal involving the prominent televangelist made national headlines.
- He became a successful televangelist after starting with a small local TV show.