proselytism
[pros-uh-li-tiz-uh m, -lahy-]
- the act or fact of becoming a proselyte; conversion.
- the state or condition of a proselyte.
- the practice of making proselytes.
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Origin of proselytism
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Related Words for proselytism
hype, indoctrination, publicity, disinformation, training, instruction, learning, teaching, literacy, tutoring, scholarship, coaching, apprenticeship, discipline, information, science, study, schooling, improvement, cultureExamples from the Web for proselytism
Historical Examples of proselytism
Proselytism, however, was not allowed; and all Christian sects were perhaps not viewed with equal favor.
Proselytism was still carried on with zeal, and new converts were made every day.
The Paris Sketch Book of Mr. M. A. TitmarshWilliam Makepeace Thackeray
Word Origin and History for proselytism
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