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proselytism

noun pros·e·ly·tism \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
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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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