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Definition of proselytism - 2 dictionary results

pros⋅e⋅lyt⋅ism

  [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.
3. the practice of making proselytes.
Origin:
1650–60; proselyte + -ism

Related forms:
pros⋅e⋅lyt⋅i⋅cal  [pros-uh-lit-i-kuhl] , adjective
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pros·e·ly·tism   (prŏs'ə-lĭ-tĭz'əm, -lī-)   
n.  

  1. The practice of proselytizing.

  2. The state of being a proselyte.

pros'e·lyt'i·cal (-lĭt'ĭ-kəl) adj.
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