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proselytute en · NOUN

Etymology

Blend of proselytize + prostitute.

Meanings

1. (derogatory, slang) A person given to excessive religious proselytizing.
   • Frankly, I think that evangelism is a profoundly obnoxious activity, particularly when proselytutes claim that they are morally superior to those who do not share their delusions. 1999 October 2, John C. Randolph, “Re: Firewalking and Sharks”, in alt.paranet.science (Usenet):
   • I've heard from a number of Christian proselytutes that if what they're saying hurts me, then it must be because i was involved with a group that twisted the bible and "wasn't *really* Christian," and that i should listen to them & their version because *they* have it *right*. 1995 March 27, The Answer is to Question [username], “Re: PURGATORY: PART I”, in alt.religion.christian (Usenet):
   • Hey, that's nothing; you should see the stuff I hurled at the Buddhist proselytute formerly known as Dhamma Dog. 2001 May 30, Delia, “Re: An enlightened TM adept?”, in alt.meditation.transcendental (Usenet):

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