proselytism

Other forms: proselytisms

Definitions of proselytism
  1. noun
    the practice of proselytizing
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    type of:
    persuasion, suasion
    the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action
  2. noun
    the state of being a proselyte; spiritual rebirth resulting from the zeal of crusading advocacy of the gospel
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    type of:
    conversion, rebirth, spiritual rebirth
    a spiritual enlightenment causing a person to lead a new life
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