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proselytism
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pros·e·ly·tism  (prs-l-tzm, -l-)
n.
1. The practice of proselytizing.
2. The state of being a proselyte.

prose·lyti·cal (-lt-kl) adj.

proselytism
1. the act of becoming or the condition of being a convert to an opinion, political party, or religious group.
2. an active policy of inviting or persuading converts, especially to a religious position. — proselyte, n. — proselyter, proselytist, n. — proselytize, v. — proselytistic, adj.
See also: Convert
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Noun1.proselytism - the practice of proselytizing
persuasion, suasion - the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
2.proselytism - the state of being a proselyte; spiritual rebirth resulting from the zeal of crusading advocacy of the gospel
spiritual rebirth, conversion, rebirth - a spiritual enlightenment causing a person to lead a new life
Translations
proselytism [ˈprɒsɪlɪtɪzəm] Nproselitismo m


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It is the right to manifest religious views, expressed through proselytist activities or through formal steps to change one's religious framework, that may require regulation and protection.
 
 
 
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