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missionary

UK
/ˈmɪʃənəri/
US
/ˈmɪʃəˌnɛri/

Translations

missionarynoun
missionaries
pl
UK
/ˈmɪʃənəri/
US
/ˈmɪʃəˌnɛri/
The missionary traveled to remote villages to spread his faith.
Миссионер путешествовал в отдаленные деревни, чтобы распространять свою веру.
Additional translations
апостол
проповедник
Synonyms
messenger
evangelist
propagandist
proselytizer
convert
missionaryadjective
more missionary
Comp.
most missionary
Super.
UK
/ˈmɪʃənəri/
US
/ˈmɪʃəˌnɛri/
The missionary work in the region was challenging.
Миссионерская работа в регионе была сложной.
Synonyms
proselytizing
religious
preaching
devoted
zealous
missionary-minded
missional
apostolic
proselytising
evangelical
evangelistic

Definitions

missionarynoun
A person sent on a religious mission, especially one sent to promote Christianity in a foreign country.
The missionary spent several years in Africa, helping to build schools and spread the teachings of Christianity.
A person strongly in favor of a program, set of principles, etc., who attempts to persuade or convert others.
She was a missionary for environmental causes, dedicating her life to raising awareness about climate change.
The missionary position in sexual intercourse, especially as a shorthand reference to the act or style itself.
They preferred missionary because it felt more intimate.
missionaryadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a person or group sent on a religious mission, especially one sent to promote Christianity in a foreign country.
The missionary zeal of the volunteers was evident in their dedication to the cause.
Having or showing a strong desire to convert others to a particular belief or cause.
Her missionary enthusiasm for environmental conservation inspired many to join the movement.
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