missionary


Definition: Meaning of, missionary in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈmɪʃ(ə)n(ə)ri /

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missionary missionaries
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  1. someone who has been sent to a foreign country to teach people about Christianity and persuade them to become Christians
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  1. relating to the work of missionaries
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  2. missionary zeal if you do something with missionary zeal, you do it with great eagerness, because you believe strongly that it is a good thing to do
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missionary used in phrases

  • missionary position (noun)
    1. the missionary position the sexual position in which the woman lies on her back with the man on top of her and facing her
  • missionary post (noun)
    1. an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
  • missionary station (noun)
    1. an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work
  • missionary work (noun)
    1. the organized work of a religious missionary
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