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Topic: Beliefs

propriety

IPA: /prəˈpraɪəti/

KK: /prəˈpraɪəti/

noun

Definition: The quality of behaving in a way that is socially acceptable and proper according to the customs of a society.

Example: She always showed great propriety in her behavior at formal events.

proselyte

IPA: /ˈprɒs.ə.laɪt/

KK: /ˈprɒs.ə.laɪt/

intransitive verb

Definition: To try to persuade someone to change their beliefs or religion.

Example: He decided to proselyte and share his faith with others.

noun

Definition: A person who has recently changed their beliefs or religion, often joining a new faith or cause.

Example: After studying various religions, she became a proselyte to Buddhism.

transitive verb

Definition: To convert someone to a different religion or belief.

Example: He tried to proselyte his friends to his new faith.

proselytism

IPA: /ˈprɒs.ə.lɪ.tɪ.zəm/

KK: /prɑːsəˌlɪtɪzəm/

noun

Definition: The act of trying to persuade someone to change their beliefs, especially in religion.

Example: The church is known for its active proselytism, seeking to convert new members.

proselytization

IPA: /ˌprɒs.ə.lɪ.taɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

KK: /prɑːˌsɛlɪtaɪˈzeɪʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of trying to persuade someone to change their beliefs, especially in religion or politics.

Example: The proselytization of new members is a key part of the organization's mission.

proselytize

IPA: //ˈprɒs.ə.lɪ.taɪz//

KK: /prɑːsəˌlɪtaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To persuade someone to change their religious beliefs or to adopt a new belief or idea.

Example: The missionary aimed to proselytize the local community by sharing his faith.

proselytizer

IPA: /ˈprɒs.ə.lɪ.taɪ.zər/

KK: /ˈprɑsəˌlɪˌtaɪzər/

noun

Definition: A person who tries to persuade others to change their beliefs, especially in religion or politics.

Example: The proselytizer spoke passionately about his faith to anyone who would listen.

prospectively

IPA: /prəˈspɛktɪvli/

KK: /prɑːˈspɛktɪvli/

adverb

Definition: In a way that relates to or considers future events or situations.

Example: The team planned the project prospectively, taking into account potential challenges.

protectress

IPA: /prəˈtɛktrəs/

KK: /prəˈtɛktrəs/

noun

Definition: A woman who protects or defends someone or something.

Example: The protectress of the village ensured that everyone was safe during the storm.

protomartyr

IPA: //ˌproʊtəˈmɑːrtər//

KK: /proʊtəˈmɑrtər/

noun

Definition: A person who is the first to die for a particular cause, especially in a religious context, often referring to Saint Stephen as the first Christian martyr.

Example: Saint Stephen is recognized as the protomartyr of Christianity.

proven

IPA: /ˈpruːvən/

KK: /ˈpruːvən/

adjective

Definition: Demonstrated to be true or effective based on evidence or experience.

Example: The scientist presented proven results from her experiments.

verb

Definition: To show that something is true or correct through evidence or demonstration.

Example: The scientist has proven her theory with extensive research.

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