proselytism Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the practice of proselytizing
  2. noun the state of being a proselyte; spiritual rebirth resulting from the zeal of crusading advocacy of the gospel

WordNet

Pros"e*ly*tism noun
Etymology
Cf. F. prosélytisme.
Definitions
  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.

Webster 1913