WorldJuly 17, 2026

proselytization

pros-uh-luh-tuh-ZAY-shun

Definition

The act or practice of attempting to convert someone from one religion, belief, or opinion to another.

Etymology

The word derives from the Greek 'proselytos' (a newcomer or convert), which evolved into the Late Latin 'proselytizare' before entering English to describe the act of seeking converts.

In the news

In the article, the rules for NGOs explicitly exclude religious work that involves proselytization, effectively barring such activities from receiving foreign funding. This demonstrates how the government uses specific definitions to restrict the scope of civil society organizations.

India: New foreign funding rules tighten control over civil society and undermine the right to freedom of association

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Amnesty International

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