n. [ Cf. F. prosélytisme. ] 1. The act or practice of proselyting; the making of converts to a religion or a religious sect, or to any opinion, system, or party. [ 1913 Webster ]
They were possessed of a spirit of proselytism in the most fanatical degree. Burke. [ 1913 Webster ]
2. Conversion to a religion, system, or party. [ 1913 Webster ]