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Proselytism - Dictionary Definition and Overview |
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Proselytism : (noun)
1: the practice of proselytizing
2: the state of being a proselyte; spiritual rebirth resulting
from the zeal of crusading advocacy of the gospel
Based on WordNet 2.0
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Proselytism : \Pros"e*ly*tism\, n. [Cf. F. pros['e]lytisme.]
1. The act or practice of proselyting; the making of converts
to a religion or a religious sect, or to any opinion,
system, or party.
They were possessed of a spirit of proselytism in
the most fanatical degree. --Burke.
2. Conversion to a religion, system, or party.
Based on WordNet (r) 2.0 (August 2003)
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