'Proselytism' definitions:
Definition of 'proselytism'
(from WordNet)
noun
The practice of proselytizing
noun
The state of being a proselyte; spiritual rebirth resulting from the zeal of crusading advocacy of the gospel
Definition of 'Proselytism'
From: GCIDE
- 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. [1913 Webster]
- They were possessed of a spirit of proselytism in the most fanatical degree. --Burke. [1913 Webster]
- 2. Conversion to a religion, system, or party. [1913 Webster]