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PRONUNCIATION OF PROSELYTISM

proselytism  [ˈprɒsɪlɪtɪzəm] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF PROSELYTISM

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pronoun
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conjunction
determiner
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Proselytism is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES PROSELYTISM MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Proselytism

Proselytism /ˈprɒsəlɨˌtɪzəm/ is the act of attempting to convert people to another religion or opinion. The word proselytize is derived ultimately from the Greek language prefix προσ- and the verb ἔρχομαι in the form of προσήλυτος. Historically in the Koine Greek Septuagint and New Testament, the word proselyte denoted a gentile who was considering conversion to Judaism. Though the word proselytism originally referred to Early Christianity, it now refers to the attempt of any religion or religious individuals to convert people to their beliefs, or any attempt to convert people to a different point of view, religious or not. Proselytism is illegal in some countries.

Definition of proselytism in the English dictionary

The definition of proselytism in the dictionary is the activity of seeking to make converts to a religion, set of political beliefs, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH PROSELYTISM


anti-Semitism
ˌæntɪˈsemɪtɪzəm
corporatism
ˈkɔːpərɪtɪzəm
cosmopolitism
ˌkɒzməˈpɒlɪtɪzəm
halophytism
ˈhæləʊˌfaɪtɪzəm
heightism
ˈhaɪtɪzəm
hermaphroditism
hɜːˈmæfrədɪtɪzəm
Ishmaelitism
ˈɪʃmeɪəˌlaɪtɪzəm
Jacobitism
ˈdʒækəˌbaɪtɪzəm
Monophysitism
mɒˈnɒfɪˌsɪtɪzəm
paleomagnetism
ˌpælɪəʊˈmæɡnɪtɪzəm
Pre-Raphaelitism
ˌpriːˈræfəˌlaɪtɪzəm
presbytism
ˈprezbɪtɪzəm
privatism
ˈpraɪvɪtɪzəm
prophetism
ˈprɒfɪtɪzəm
prostatism
ˈprɒsteɪtɪzəm
rightism
ˈraɪtɪzəm
statism
ˈsteɪtɪzəm
superparasitism
ˌsuːpərˈpærəsɪtɪzəm
xerophytism
ˈzɪərəˌfaɪtɪzəm
zoomagnetism
ˌzəʊəˈmæɡnɪtɪzəm

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE PROSELYTISM

prosecution case
prosecutor
prosecutorial
prosecutrices
prosecutrix
proselike
proselyte
proselytic
proselytisation
proselytiser
proselytization
proselytize
proselytizer
proseman
proseminar
prosencephala
prosencephalic
prosencephalon
prosenchyma
prosenchymatous

WORDS THAT END LIKE PROSELYTISM

animal magnetism
astigmatism
autism
automatism
baptism
conservatism
electromagnetism
epiphytism
erotism
ferromagnetism
hirsutism
magnetism
mutism
patriotism
phagocytism
pragmatism
rheumatism
saprophytism
syncretism
troglodytism

Synonyms and antonyms of proselytism in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «proselytism» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF PROSELYTISM

Find out the translation of proselytism to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of proselytism from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «proselytism» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

改宗
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

proselitismo
570 millions of speakers

English

proselytism
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

धर्म परिवर्तन
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

التبشير
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

прозелитизм
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

proselitismo
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ধর্মান্তরীকরণ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

prosélytisme
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Proselytism
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Bekehrung
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

改宗
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

개종
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Proselytism
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

truyền đạo
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மதமாற்றம் செய்வதாக
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

धर्मांतर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

din propagandası yapma
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

proselitismo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

prozelityzm
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

прозелітизм
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

prozelitism
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

προσηλυτισμός
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

bekering
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

proselytism
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

proselyttisme
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of proselytism

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «PROSELYTISM»

The term «proselytism» is regularly used and occupies the 88.981 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «PROSELYTISM» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about proselytism

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «PROSELYTISM»

Discover the use of proselytism in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to proselytism and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Pleasure, Profit, Proselytism: British Culture and Sport at ...
This book examines aspects of sport which Britain nurtured within its own culture and also transmitted to overseas territories with the expansion of empire.
J. A. Mangan, 1988
2
Sharing the Book: Religious Perspectives on the Rights and ...
More than a dozen religious leaders offer authoritative statements and analyses of classic and contemporary perspectives on mission activity and conversion in Judaism, Christianity, and Islam.
John Witte, Jr., Richard C. Martin, 2008
3
Pushing the Faith: Proselytism and Civility in a Pluralistic ...
Essays discuss religious utopias, pluralism, Jewish proselytism, missionaries, the psychology of conversion, and evangelism
Martin E. Marty, Frederick E. Greenspahn, 1988
4
Conflict, Politics, and Proselytism: Methodist Missionaries ...
Studies the ambitions, activities, and achievements of Methodist missionaries in Upper Burma.
Michael D. Leigh, 2011
5
Contextuality in Reformed Europe: The Mission of the Church ...
In the definition of proselytism, however, Webster is quite specific, stating that it is an act "to convert from one faith or belief to another" (Webster 1994: 945). This activity aims at reaching those individuals who have already accepted ...
Christine Lienemann-Perrin, H. M. Vroom, Michael Weinrich, 2004
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Proselytism and Orthodoxy in Russia: The New War for Souls
This volume assesses the legitimacy of the Orthodox attempt to reclaim the spiritual and moral heart of the Russian people and to retain their adherence in a new, pluralistic world where many Christians and followers of other traditions ...
John Witte, Jr., Michael Bourdeaux, 2009
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The Myth of the Jewish Race
"Abraham was the first proselyte" — B. Sukka 49b PROSELYTISM, THE CONVERSION of Gentiles to Judaism and their incorporation into the Jewish community, is a phenomenon which has accompanied the Jewish people throughout its long ...
Raphael Patai, Jennifer Patai, 1989
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Ad Ultimum Terrae: Evangelization, Proselytism, And Common ...
The Pentecostal Movement, currently the second largest Christian constituency after the Roman Catholic Church, is the most rapidly growing Christian movement in history.
Veli-Matti Kärkkäinen, 1999
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Evangelical Christendom
But who has special need of religious liberty, free scope for proselytism ? Is it the religious minority, or majority ? Is it the church with the greatest number, or the church which outwardly is the weakest 1 Is it not evident, that the church with the  ...
‎1851
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Parliamentary Papers, House of Commons and Command
PROSELYTISM. pro,TMTM. To induce us to recommend a change to denominationalism, it has been alleged that j*°JTM^titm the friends of united education have used it for proselytising purposes. No reliable schoob'.01"1 proof has been ...
Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons, 1870

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «PROSELYTISM»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term proselytism is used in the context of the following news items.
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Navy Chaplain Given New Duties After Proselytism Complaints
A U.S. Navy chaplain who was accused of providing inappropriate counseling has been reassigned, and Religious Right groups are up in arms over what they ... «Americans United, May 15»
2
Abrahamic Proselytism incompatible With India
It is difficult for me to discuss religious proselytism without relying upon my favorite sentiment in regards to the idea of “false religions”: The only false religions ... «Niticentral, Mar 15»
3
Proselytism or a Global Ethic?
On March 4, the Religious Freedom Project of the Berkeley Center for Religion, Peace and World Affairs at Georgetown University, will hold a day-long Public ... «Huffington Post, Mar 15»
4
Farce or Dialogue: Who should be discussing Proselytism
Proselytism and Development in Pluralistic Societies: A Public Dialogue. On perusing the site, it appears that no one from the Indian or Hindu community will be ... «Patheos, Mar 15»
5
Pope Francis Calls On Christian Leaders 'To Overcome Proselytism
He told the church leaders that "our shared commitment to proclaiming the Gospel enables us to overcome proselytism and competition in all their forms.". «Huffington Post, Jan 15»
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When Pope Francis rips 'proselytism,' who's he talking about?
On the other, Francis rarely misses an opportunity to condemn what he calls “proselytism.” He famously called it “solemn nonsense” in a 2013 interview, and ... «Crux: Covering all things Catholic, Jan 15»
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Churches to begin global talks on thorny topic of 'mission and …
A plan for global talks on one of Christianity's most enduring and complex issues - that of 'mission and proselytism' - was set in motion at a Global Christian ... «Ecumenical News, Oct 14»
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The Pope and Proselytism
We can inspire others through witness so that one grows together in communicating. But the worst thing of all is religious proselytism, which paralyzes: “I am ... «Catholic World Report, Aug 14»
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The Top 10 Pope&Approved Secrets To Happiness
Don't listen waiting to interject your own opinions, but have a dialogue. "The worst thing of all is religious proselytism, which paralyzes," he says. «Fast Company, Aug 14»
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Is Proselytism Solemn Nonsense?
Pope Francis has been criticized in some quarters because he has said, “Proselytism is solemn nonsense.” He has also told Evangelical Christians and an ... «Patheos, Jul 14»

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« EDUCALINGO. Proselytism [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/proselytism>. Apr 2024 ».
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