proselytism

Pros"e*ly*tism, n. Etym: [Cf. F. prosélytisme.] 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.

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