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PROSELYTISM
proselytism
(noun) the state of being a proselyte; spiritual rebirth resulting from the zeal of crusading advocacy of the gospel
proselytism
(noun) the practice of proselytizing
Source: WordNet® 3.1
Etymology
Noun
proselytism (countable and uncountable, plural proselytisms)
The practice of proselytizing or the state of being a proselyte
Source: Wiktionary
Pros"e*ly*tism, n. Etym: [Cf. F. prosélytisme.]
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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
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