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Definition of proselytizing - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
religionattempt to persuade others to adopt a religion
- Proselytizing is not allowed in some public schools.
2.
beliefsUS attempt to recruit others to a belief or causeUS
- His proselytizing for environmental action was very passionate.
Adjective
1.
religionactively trying to convert others to a belief
- The proselytizing group handed out pamphlets at the event.
2.
non-religiouspromoting a cause or belief assertively
- Her proselytizing attitude about veganism was well-known.
Origin of proselytizing
Greek, pro (toward) + se (self) + lytos (loosen)
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religion
policy of non-proselytizing between religious denominations
Examples of proselytizing in a sentence
The forum removed posts that turned into aggressive proselytizing. The HR memo banned proselytizing during office hours. Her proselytizing at the festival drew a crowd of curious listeners. The proselytizing preacher spoke passionately at the rally. Proselytizing members visited homes to share their beliefs. His proselytizing speeches on climate change were impactful.
The proselytizing campaign for recycling gained momentum.
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- French:prosélytisme, prosélytiste, ...
- German:Missionierung, missionierend, ...
- Italian:proselitismo, proselitista, ...
- Spanish:proselitismo, proselitista, ...
- Portuguese:proselitismo, proselitista, ...
- Chinese:传教, 传教的, ...
- Japanese:改宗勧誘, 布教活動をしている, ...
- Arabic:تَبْشِير, تَبْشِيرِي, ...
- Hebrew:פְּעִילוּת מִסְיוֹנוֹרִית, מְטִיף, ...
- Russian:прозелитизм, прозелитический, ...
- Ukrainian:прозелітизм, місіонерський, ...
- Hindi:धर्म-प्रचार, धर्मांतरणकारी, ...
Definition of proselytize - Reverso English Dictionary
Verb
1.
beliefintr. advocate for a belief or causeintr.
- He proselytized about the benefits of veganism.
2.
religiontr./intr. try to convert someone to your religiontr./intr.
- She tried to proselytize her friends at school.
Origin of proselytize
Greek, pros (toward) + lytos (convert)
Examples of proselytize in a sentence
They proselytized for the new political movement at the rally. He was known to proselytize in public squares. Missionaries often proselytize in remote villages.
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- French:prêcher, évangéliser, ...
- German:werben, bekehren, ...
- Italian:fare proselitismo, convertire, ...
- Spanish:hacer proselitismo, convertir, ...
- Portuguese:proselitizar, converter, ...
- Chinese:宣扬, 劝诱入教, ...
- Japanese:主張する, 改宗させる, ...
- Arabic:دَعا إلى مُعْتَقَدٍ, دَعَا, ...
- Hebrew:לְסַנְגֵּר, לַעֲשׂוֹת מִיסְיוֹן, ...
- Russian:проповедовать, обращать, ...
- Ukrainian:пропагувати, проповідувати, ...
- Hindi:प्रचार करना, धर्मांतरित करने की कोशिश करना, ...
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