proselytism

/ˈprɑsəlɪtɪzəm/
noun
  1. The practice of trying to persuade someone to join a particular religion, political party, or other group.
    • His aggressive proselytism at work made his colleagues uncomfortable.
    • The organization focuses on charity rather than proselytism.
    • The country's laws restrict proselytism by foreign religious groups.
  2. The act of strongly promoting or advocating for a particular belief, cause, or opinion.
    • The company's proselytism for its new software was relentless.
    • Online proselytism for various conspiracy theories has become widespread.
    • Her proselytism for veganism sometimes annoys her friends.
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