Proselyte (Noun)
Meaning
A new convert; especially a gentile converted to Judaism.
Classification
Nouns denoting people.
Examples
- The young woman became a proselyte after years of studying Jewish scripture and tradition.
- His decision to become a proselyte was met with both support and skepticism from his family and friends.
- As a proselyte, she had to learn a new set of customs and rituals that were unfamiliar to her.
- The rabbi guided the proselyte through the conversion process, answering her many questions and concerns.
- After completing her studies, the proselyte was welcomed into the Jewish community with a celebratory ceremony.