missionary

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/ˈmɪʃən(ə)ɹɪ/ English

Definitions

noun

One who is sent on a mission.
A person who travels attempting to spread a religion or a creed.“A missionary was just trying to convert me to his religion.”
A religious messenger.
The missionary position for sexual intercourse.

adjective

Relating to a (religious) mission

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Synonyms

missioner evangelist evangelical priest angelus mission promising lawsuit exploratory reconnaissance upbeat preacher proselytizer evangelizer apostle emissary

Associated

cms missionaries zeal immaculate baptist lds preach rev preaching apostolic congregational

Rhymes

extraordinary contemporary contrary sanctuary solitary arbitrary wary ordinary tarry emissary

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