proselytizing

[ pros-uh-luh-tahy-zing ]

/ ˈprɒs ə ləˌtaɪ zɪŋ /

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noun

the act or process of converting or attempting to convert someone to a religion or other belief system:The regulations governing the religious practice of foreigners include a ban on proselytizing.

adjective

intending or attempting to convert others to a religion or other belief system:We are not a proselytizing religion, and we don’t believe that our faith is the One True Way for everyone.The book uses an enthusiastic, almost proselytizing tone to promote the idea that anyone can be an inventor.

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