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Definition gospel in British English

gospel noun

noun
/ˈɡɒsp(ə)l/
1

a type of Christian music influenced by soul and R and B that developed in the churches that black people went to in the south of the US in the past. It is sung by groups of singers who have powerful voices

Example

a gospel singer/choir

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2

one of the four books in the Bible that tell about the life of Jesus

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2.1

the things that Jesus said and taught, according to the Bible

Example

Jesus told his disciples to go and preach the gospel.

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3

ideas that someone wants other people to accept

Example

He has spent his life preaching the gospel of good design.

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Definition gospel in British English