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Proselytizer: meaning, definitions and examples

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proselytizer

 

[ ˈprɑːsələˌtaɪzər ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

religious

A person who tries to convert others to their religious beliefs, often in a forceful or aggressive manner.

Synonyms

evangelist, missionary, preacher

Examples of usage

  • He was known as a relentless proselytizer, going door to door to spread his faith.
  • The group sent out proselytizers to recruit new members to join their church.

Translations

Translations of the word "proselytizer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 proselitista

🇮🇳 धर्मांतरण करने वाला

🇩🇪 Proselyt

🇮🇩 penyebar agama

🇺🇦 прозелітизатор

🇵🇱 prozelita

🇯🇵 改宗者

🇫🇷 prosélyte

🇪🇸 proselitista

🇹🇷 mürted

🇰🇷 개종자

🇸🇦 داعية

🇨🇿 proselyta

🇸🇰 prozelita

🇨🇳 改宗者

🇸🇮 prozelit

🇮🇸 trúskiptingur

🇰🇿 дін ауыстырушы

🇬🇪 პროზელიტი

🇦🇿 din dəyişikliyi edən

🇲🇽 proselitista

Etymology

The word 'proselytizer' originated from the Late Latin word 'proselytus', meaning 'convert'. The term has been used since the 17th century to describe individuals who actively seek to convert others to their beliefs, particularly in a religious context. Proselytizers have been a common presence in various religious movements and organizations throughout history, often playing a significant role in spreading the teachings and doctrines of their faith.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #41,194, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.