About The Word Proselytism
Learn about the word Proselytism to help solve your crossword puzzle. Discover Proselytism definitions and meaning, origins, synonyms, related terms and more at the free Crossword Dictionary.
Proselytism
| Proselytism Definition And Meaning |
|---|
What's The Definition Of Proselytism?
[n] the state of being a proselyte; spiritual rebirth resulting from the zeal of crusading advocacy of the gospel
[n] the practice of proselytizing Synonyms | Synonyms for Proselytism: Related Terms | Find terms related to Proselytism: See Also | conversion | persuasion | rebirth | spiritual rebirth | suasion Proselytism In Webster's Dictionary \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.
They were possessed of a spirit of proselytism in
the most fanatical degree. --Burke.
2. Conversion to a religion, system, or party.
|
More Crossword Puzzle Words
A | B | C | D | E | F | G | H | I | J | K | L | M | N | O | P | Q | R | S | T | U | V | W | X | Y | Z
Cross Word Of The Day
- Off-line equipment ‐ electronic equipment not in direct communication (or under the…
- French roof ‐ a mansard roof with sides that are nearly…
- M. j. schleiden ‐ German physiologist and histologist who in 1838 formulated the…
- Steam heat ‐ a heating system in which steam is generated in boilers and piped…
- Romantically ‐ in a romantic manner; "they were romantically linked" [adv] in…
- Morph ‐ change shape, as via computer animation; "In the video, Michael…
- Etiologic ‐ relating to the etiology of a disease; "etiological agent" [adj]…
- Copy ‐ a secondary representation of an original; "she made a copy of…
- Severality ‐ exclusive individual…
- Bacchanal ‐ a wild gathering involving excessive drinking and promiscuity…