Proselyte
['prɒsɪlaɪt] or ['prɑsl,aɪt]
Definition
(noun.) a new convert; especially a gentile converted to Judaism.
Typed by Freddie--From WordNet
Definition
(n.) A new convert especially a convert to some religion or religious sect, or to some particular opinion, system, or party; thus, a Gentile converted to Judaism, or a pagan converted to Christianity, is a proselyte.
(v. t.) To convert to some religion, opinion, or system; to bring over.
Editor: Roxanne
Synonyms and Synonymous
n. Convert, catechumen.
v. a. Convert, bring over.
Checked by Jo
Synonyms and Antonyms
SYN:Convert, catechumen, neophyte
ANT:Misbeliever, infidel, habitue, pillar, prop, buttress
Typed by Aileen
Definition
n. one who has come over from one religion or opinion to another: a convert esp. one who left the heathen and joined a Jewish community.—v.t. to convert.—v.t. Pros′elytīse to make proselytes.—ns. Pros′elytīser one who proselytises; Pros′elytism the act of proselytising or of making converts: conversion.—Proselyte of the gate a convert who was not compelled to submit to the regulations of the Mosaic law.
Checker: Micawber
Examples
- Such was the result of my attempt to gain over the proselyte of this man of crime; I could not conceive that he would dare put me to death. Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- Stopping short, I clasped my hands, and with the fervour of a new proselyte, cried, Doubt me not, Adrian, I also will become wise and good! Mary Shelley. The Last Man.
- But the arts of popularity, all the arts of gaining proselytes, are constantly on the side of its adversaries. Adam Smith. An Inquiry into the Nature and Causes of the Wealth of Nations.
- To genuine proselytes of whatever race, Judaism long held out welcoming arms. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
- They were ready to accept proselytes, and so to share God and his promise with all mankind. H. G. Wells. The Outline of History_Being a Plain History of Life and Mankind.
Editor: Sallust