proselyt- root words — words with the proselyt- root

The root proselyt- comes from Greek proselytos, meaning newcomer, convert. 2 words in Dendril are built from it, including proselytize, proselytizing. Dendril shows them on a free interactive word map — no signup, no ads.

Words that use the proselyt- root

Explore words with proselyt- — words containing the proselyt- root and sharing its sense of "newcomer, convert". Examples include proselytize, proselytizing. Click any word to see its own roots, definition, and related words.

What does proselyt- mean?

The proselyt- root means newcomer, convert, from Greek proselytos. Recognizing it helps you decode and remember the many English words built on this root.