Evangelion Meaning in English

word

US

ɪˌvænˈdʒɛliən

ee-van-JEL-ee-uhn

UK

ɪˌvænˈdʒiːliən

ee-van-JEE-lee-uhn

Definition

'Evangelion' is an ancient Greek word meaning 'good news' or 'gospel.' In English, it often refers to early Christian texts or, in modern contexts, to the Japanese anime series 'Neon Genesis Evangelion.'

Usage & Nuances

Rare word in everyday English. Most commonly recognized from the anime title 'Neon Genesis Evangelion.' In theology or academia, refers to the original Greek term for 'gospel.' Not used in general conversation.

• Spanish: evangelion - Evangelio (término original griego)
• Portuguese (BR): evangelion - evangelho (termo original grego)
• Portuguese (PT): evangelion - evangelho (termo original grego)
• Chinese (Simplified): 福音书 (Evangelion 原文希腊词)
• Chinese (Traditional): 福音書 (Evangelion 原文希臘詞)
• Hindi: इवांगेलियन (मूल ग्रीक शब्द)
• Arabic: إيفانجيليون (مصطلح يوناني أصلي)
• Bengali: ইভাঞ্জেলিয়ন
• Russian: Евангелион
• Japanese: エヴァンゲリオン
• Vietnamese: Evangelion
• Korean: 에반게리온
• Turkish: Evangelion
• Urdu: ایوانجیلیون
• Indonesian: Evangelion

Example Sentences

The word 'evangelion' comes from ancient Greek.

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Many know 'evangelion' from the anime series.

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'Evangelion' means 'gospel' in Greek.

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Have you ever watched 'Evangelion'? It's a classic anime.

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The scholars discussed how 'evangelion' was used in ancient texts.

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For many fans, 'Evangelion' changed the way they see anime forever.

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