ClimateJuly 4, 2026
proselytization
/ˌprɒs.əl.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/
Definition
The act or practice of attempting to convert others to a particular religion, especially in a way that is considered intrusive or unwelcome.
Etymology
Derived from the Greek 'prosēlytos', meaning 'a new arrival or convert,' which entered English through ecclesiastical Latin. The suffix '-ization' was added to denote the act or process of making converts.
In the news
In the article, the term appears as part of a list of exclusions for a funding program, clarifying that entities engaged in religious conversion efforts are not eligible for corporate CSR capital.
Agriculture, Climate, Environment, Energy & Food: July 2026 Funding Opportunities (51 new opportunities!)
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