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A new convert especially a convert to some religion or religious sect, or to some particular opinion, system, or party; thus, a Gentile converted to Judaism, or a pagan converted to Christianity, is a proselyte.

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  1. n. A new convert especially a convert to some religion or religious sect, or to some particular opinion, system, or party; thus, a Gentile converted to Judaism, or a pagan converted to Christianity, is a proselyte.
  2. v. t. To convert to some religion, opinion, or system; to bring over.
  3. n. a new convert; especially a gentile converted to Judaism
  4. n. a new convert; especially a gentile converted to Judaism