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Missionary

Missionary Meaning & Definition
Missionary Definition And Meaning

What's The Definition Of Missionary?

[n] someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
[n] someone sent on a mission--especially a religious or charitable mission to a foreign country

Synonyms | Synonyms for Missionary: missioner

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Missionary In Webster's Dictionary

\Mis"sion*ary\, n.; pl. {Missionaries}. [Cf. F. missionnaire. See {Mission}, n.] One who is sent on a mission; especially, one sent to propagate religion. --Swift. {Missionary apostolic}, a Roman Catholic missionary sent by commission from the pope.
\Mis"sion*a*ry\, a. Of or pertaining to missions; as, a missionary meeting; a missionary fund.

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