converso

proper noun

A noun referring to a Jew or Muslim in medieval Spain or Portugal who converted to Christianity, often under pressure to avoid persecution or expulsion.

• 🇷🇺Существительное, обозначающее еврея или мусульманина в средневековой Испании или Португалии, принявшего христианство, часто под давлением, чтобы избежать преследований или изгнания.

1. Historical convert C2 formal

   A Jew or Muslim in medieval Spain or Portugal who publicly converted to Christianity, often under pressure from the Inquisition or to avoid persecution.

   • Many conversos continued to practice their original faith in secret.
   • The converso community faced suspicion from both old Christians and their former coreligionists.
   • Historical records show that some conversos rose to prominent positions in society.

   🇷🇺Исторический обращенец

• conversos plural form
• conversos' possessive plural form
• converso's possessive singular form