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Damascene conversion en · NOUN

Etymology

From the conversion of St. Paul to Christianity on the road to Damascus.

Meanings

  1. A sudden and complete change in one's beliefs.
    • But unless there is a Damascene conversion in the Treasury, the chances of the UK Government following suit currently look slim. 2022 May 4, Anthony Lambert, “A revolution in ticketing”, in RAIL, number 956, page 33:

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Relateds

Pauline conversion