Proselytism (original) (raw)
I. (noun)
Sense 1
Meaning:
The state of being a proselyte; spiritual rebirth resulting from the zeal of crusading advocacy of the gospel
Classified under:
Nouns denoting acts or actions
Hypernyms ("proselytism" is a kind of...):
conversion; rebirth; spiritual rebirth (a spiritual enlightenment causing a person to lead a new life)
Sense 2
Meaning:
The practice of proselytizing
Classified under:
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents
Hypernyms ("proselytism" is a kind of...):
persuasion; suasion (the act of persuading (or attempting to persuade); communication intended to induce belief or action)