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Damascene conversion
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English
Etymology
From the conversion of St. Paul to Christianity on the road to Damascus.
Noun
A sudden and complete change in one's beliefs.
en 2022 May 4 Anthony Lambert A revolution in ticketing RAIL 956 33 But unless there is a Damascene conversion in the Treasury, the chances of the UK Government following suit currently look slim.
See also
en Pauline conversion
en terms derived from the Bible terms derived from toponyms