converso

• 指中世纪西班牙或葡萄牙的犹太人（或穆斯林）为逃避迫害或驱逐而被迫改信基督教的人。

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.

专有名词

1. Historical convertC2formal

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

   历史改宗者

   • 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.