pros·e·ly·tism (pr s  -l -tz m, -l -)n. 1. The practice of proselytizing. 2. The state of being a proselyte. pros e·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
2. an active policy of inviting or persuading converts, especially to a religious position. — proselyte, n. — proselyter, proselytist, n. — proselytize, v. — proselytistic, adj.
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| Noun | 1. | 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 |
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