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proselytism


pros·e·ly·tism

noun
\ˈprä-sə-ˌlī-ˌti-zəm, ˈprä-s(ə-)lə-\

Definition of PROSELYTISM

1
: the act of becoming or condition of being a proselyte : conversion
2
: the act or process of proselytizing

First Known Use of PROSELYTISM

circa 1660

Other Religion (Eastern and Other) Terms

Zen, antinomian, avatar, gnosticism, illuminati, ineffable, karma, koan, mantra

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