"proselytute" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: proselytutes [plural]
Etymology: Blend of proselytize + prostitute. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|proselytize|prostitute}} Blend of proselytize + prostitute Head templates: {{en-noun}} proselytute (plural proselytutes)
  1. (slang, derogatory) A person given to excessive religious proselytizing. Tags: derogatory, slang
    Sense id: en-proselytute-en-noun-zxaQks1~ Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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