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