English dictionary
proselyte
/'pr/A/s/I/,l/aI/t/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a new convert; especially a gentile converted to Judaism
Source: WordNet 3.0
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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 <i>proselyte</i>.
Source: webster1913
verb
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To convert to some religion, opinion, or system; to bring over.
Source: webster1913