proselytism
Use Proselytism in a sentence
ə noun
1.
the act or fact of becoming a proselyte; conversion.
2.
the state or condition of a proselyte.
3.
the practice of making proselytes.
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proselyte (ˈprɒsɪˌlaɪt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —n | |
| 1. | a person newly converted to a religious faith or sect; a convert, esp a gentile converted to Judaism |
| —vb | |
| 2. | a less common word for proselytize |
| [C14: from Church Latin prosēlytus, from Greek prosēlutos recent arrival, convert, from proserchesthai to draw near] | |
| proselytism | |
| —n | |
| proselytic | |
| —adj | |
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Proselytism
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Example sentences
They include self-justification, intolerance and proselytism.
The means to enforce proselytism are still less creditable to the persuasive powers of the teachers.
Proselytism is banned and also considered socially unacceptable.
Religious minority groups, especially those viewed as engaging in proselytism, also are targeted.
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