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WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2024gos•pel /ˈgɑspəl/USA pronunciation n. - Religion[often: Gospel* uncountable;
often: the + ~] the teachings of Jesus and the apostles;
the Christian Bible, esp. the story of Jesus' life and teachings as contained in the first four books of the New Testament, namely Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John. - Religion[usually: Gospel* countable] any of these four books.
- [uncountable] Also called ˈgos•pel ˈtruth. something thought of as absolutely true and that cannot reasonably be questioned.
- a doctrine regarded as of prime importance:[countable]political gospel.
- Music, Music and Dance[uncountable] music sung originally in American black Protestant churches and often characterized by responsive singing and a distinctive solo style.
adj. [before a noun] - Religionof, relating to, or proclaiming the gospel or its teachings;
in accordance with the gospel;
evangelical. - Music and Danceof, relating to, employing, or performing gospel music.
WordReference Random House Unabridged Dictionary of American English © 2024gos•pel (gos′pəl),USA pronunciation n. - Religionthe teachings of Jesus and the apostles;
the Christian revelation. - Religionthe story of Christ's life and teachings, esp. as contained in the first four books of the New Testament, namely Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John.
- Religion(usually cap.) any of these four books.
- something regarded as true and implicitly believed:to take his report for gospel.
- a doctrine regarded as of prime importance:political gospel.
- Religionglad tidings, esp. concerning salvation and the kingdom of God as announced to the world by Christ.
- Religion(often cap.) [Eccles.]an extract from one of the four Gospels, forming part of the Eucharistic service in certain churches.
- Music, Music and DanceSee gospel music.
adj. - Religionof, pertaining to, or proclaiming the gospel or its teachings:a gospel preacher.
- Religionin accordance with the gospel;
evangelical. - Music and Danceof or pertaining to gospel music:a gospel singer.
- bef. 950; Middle English go(d)spell, Old English gōdspell (see good, spell2); translation of Greek euangélion good news; see evangel1
Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: gospel /ˈɡɒspəl/ n - Also called: gospel truth an unquestionable truth: to take someone's word as gospel
- a doctrine maintained to be of great importance
- Black religious music originating in the churches of the Southern states of the United States
- the message or doctrine of a religious teacher
- the story of Christ's life and teachings as narrated in the Gospels
- the good news of salvation in Jesus Christ
- (as modifier): the gospel story
Etymology: Old English gōdspell, from gōd good + spell message; see spell²; compare Old Norse guthspjall, Old High German guotspell Collins Concise English Dictionary © HarperCollins Publishers:: Gospel /ˈɡɒspəl/ n - any of the first four books of the New Testament, namely Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John
- a reading from one of these in a religious service
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