Proselyted: meaning, definitions and examples
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proselyted
[ ˈprɒsəlʌɪt ]
religious conversion
To proselyte means to convert someone from one religion, belief, or opinion to another. This term is often used in the context of efforts by religious groups to seek new members. It suggests an active engagement in attempts to influence or persuade individuals to adopt a different faith or belief system.
Synonyms
convert, evangelize, proselytize.
Examples of usage
- The missionaries proselyted in the remote villages.
- They were proselyting for their new religious movement.
- He felt it was his duty to proselyte to others.
Translations
Translations of the word "proselyted" in other languages:
🇵🇹 prosélito
🇮🇳 धर्मपरिवर्तित
🇩🇪 konvertiert
🇮🇩 diproselytiskan
🇺🇦 прозелітував
🇵🇱 nawrócony
🇯🇵 改宗した
🇫🇷 prosélité
🇪🇸 proselitizado
🇹🇷 dönüştürülmüş
🇰🇷 개종한
🇸🇦 تحول
🇨🇿 proselitizovaný
🇸🇰 prozelitizovaný
🇨🇳 皈依的
🇸🇮 proselitiziran
🇮🇸 trúarbyltaður
🇰🇿 дінге ауысқан
🇬🇪 პროზელიტებული
🇦🇿 dini dəyişmiş
🇲🇽 prosélito
Etymology
The term 'proselyte' originates from the Greek word 'proselytos', meaning 'a newcomer' or 'one who has arrived'. It historically referred to a convert to Judaism, indicating someone who had come to the faith from another religion or background. Over time, the term expanded in English during the Middle Ages to encompass any person who converts from one religion to another. The practice of proselytism has been a significant aspect of many religious traditions, where adherents actively seek to share their beliefs with others and encourage conversion. Proselytism can occur through various means, including preaching, personal testimony, and community engagement, and can sometimes spark controversy regarding religious tolerance and freedom.