English Explanatory Dictionary

Damascene conversion

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A sudden and complete change in one's beliefs.

Word forms

Damascene conversion Damascene conversions

Etymology

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

Related words

Pauline conversion
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