Meanings
nounDamascene conversion (plural Damascene conversions)
plural Damascene conversions
- A sudden and complete change in one's beliefs.
But unless there is a Damascene conversion in the Treasury, the chances of the UK Government following suit currently look slim.
2022 May 4, Anthony Lambert, “A revolution in ticketing”, in RAIL, number 956, page 33
Origin
From the conversion of St. Paul to Christianity on the road to Damascus.
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Damascene conversion. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/Damascene%20conversion
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Chicago
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