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proselyte

 

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Noun proselyte has 1 sense
  1. proselyte - a new convert; especially a gentile converted to Judaism
    --1 is a kind of
    convert
    Derived form: verb proselytize1

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Term: Proselyte

Definition:

A proselyte is a person who has converted or changed their religious or political beliefs, often joining a new sect, faith, or party.

Sense 1:

Noun: A person who has converted to a new religion.

Example Sentence: The proselyte found solace and community in her new faith.

Sense 2:

Noun: A person who has changed their political beliefs and affiliations.

Example Sentence: The proselyte had once been a staunch conservative, but now proudly identifies as a liberal.

Sense 3:

Verb: To convert or recruit someone to a different religion, cause, or party.

Example Sentence: The missionaries tirelessly proselyted in remote villages, seeking new converts.

Sense 4:

Adjective: Referring to something relating to or characteristic of proselytes.

Example Sentence: The proselyte community was marked by their unwavering dedication to their newly adopted beliefs.

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