proselytism

[ pros-uh-li-tiz-uhm, -lahy- ]
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noun
  1. the act or fact of becoming a proselyte; conversion.

  2. the state or condition of a proselyte.

  1. the practice of making proselytes.

Origin of proselytism

1
First recorded in 1650–60; proselyte + -ism

Other words from proselytism

  • pros·e·lyt·i·cal [pros-uh-lit-i-kuhl], /ˌprɒs əˈlɪt ɪ kəl/, adjective

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