1. a person who has converted from one religion or belief to another
Usage: formal

1. to convert someone from one religion or belief to another
Usage: formal; transitive

Examples

• The missionary welcomed the new proselyte into the congregation.
• Many proselytes joined the early Christian church.
• He became a proselyte after years of studying different faiths.
• The rabbi spent time teaching the proselyte about Jewish traditions.
• They attempted to proselyte their neighbors through door-to-door visits.
• The cult leader tried to proselyte vulnerable individuals.
• It is considered inappropriate to proselyte in certain public spaces.