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proselyte

Convert to a religion; in particular, to Judaism. The religions keenest to make converts are Christianity (see mission) and Islam.

In the early years of the Roman Empire, many Roman citizens of high rank became proselytes; and in the 8th century the ruler of the Khazars in central Asia established Judaism as the state religion. In the 1940s a whole Italian village became proselytes and emigrated to Israel.
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For in politics, as in religion, it is equally absurd to aim at making proselytes by fire and sword.
Federalist Papers Authored by Alexander Hamilton by Hamilton, Alexander View in context
Elder Hitch, as is seen, was trying to make proselytes on the very railway trains.
Around The World In Eighty Days by Verne, Jules View in context
He has already made proselytes of one-fifth of the camp; beginning by working on the women, the children, and the weak-minded.
The Adventures of Captain Bonneville, U.S.A., in the Rocky Mountains and the far West by Irving, Washington View in context
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