proselytizer

Meanings

• noun

  A person who seeks to convert others to their religion, belief, or opinion.

  - "The proselytizer traveled from village to village, spreading the word of God."
  - "Despite her family's disapproval, she became a dedicated proselytizer for her new spiritual beliefs."

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Rhymes

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vegetarian , station , nation , fraternity

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Variants

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proselytization , proselytizations , proselytize , proselytized , proselytizer , proselytizers , proselytizes , proselytizing

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Etymology

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From the Latin 'proselytus,' meaning 'a new convert,' derived from 'proselyte,' meaning 'one who comes from another religion.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'proselytizer' first appeared in English in the 16th century.

2. In some religions, converting others to the faith is considered a sacred duty and a way to bring salvation to others.

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Related Concepts

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1. evangelism: Evangelism is a related concept to proselytizing, referring to the spreading of the Christian faith through word and deed.

2. missionary: A missionary is a person who is sent by a religious organization to spread the faith in a foreign country or among a specific group of people.

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Quotes

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1. They are a sport-shirted, discomforted lot, pacing, puffing feverishly on cigarettes, perspiring freely and "proselytizing" furiously.

   - Nicholas Dawidoff,{it}Sports Illustrated{/it},19 Aug. 1991

2. His prodigious correspondence with twenty-five hundred scientists, politicians, and men of letters … "proselytized" for his new science of statistics.

   - Daniel J. Boorstin,{it}The Discoverers{/it},1983

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Culture

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Proselytizers have played significant roles in various religions and cultures throughout history. For example, in Christianity, the Apostles were proselytizers who spread the faith throughout the Roman Empire. In some cases, proselytizing has been met with resistance and even violence, as seen in the history of religious conflicts.

How to Memorize "proselytizer"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person sharing their beliefs with others, or imagine a group of people coming together to learn a new faith.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'proselytizer' with the idea of spreading ideas or beliefs to others.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Proselytizers Preach Promises,' to remember the meaning of the word.

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