Proselytism
Pronunciation : Pros"e*ly*tism
Part of Speech : n.
Etymology : [Cf. F. pros?lytisme.]
Definition : 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. They were possessed of a spirit of proselytism in the most fanatical degree. Burke.
2. Conversion to a religion, system, or party.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913