Meaning & Definition of Gospel in English
English⟶
Gospel
/gɑspəl/
noun
1. The four books in the new testament (matthew, mark, luke, and john) that tell the story of christ's life and teachings
synonym:
- Gospel,
- Gospels,
- evangel
2. An unquestionable truth
- "His word was gospel"
synonym:
- gospel,
- gospel truth
3. Folk music consisting of a genre of a cappella music originating with black slaves in the united states and featuring call and response
- Influential on the development of other genres of popular music (especially soul)
synonym:
- gospel,
- gospel singing
4. The written body of teachings of a religious group that are generally accepted by that group
synonym:
- religious doctrine,
- church doctrine,
- gospel,
- creed
5. A doctrine that is believed to be of great importance
- "Newton's writings were gospel for those who followed"
synonym:
- gospel