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1missionary
noun mis·sion·ary \ˈmi-shə-ˌner-ē\
: a person who is sent to a foreign country to do religious work (such as to convince people to join a religion or to help people who are sick, poor, etc.)
plural mis·sion·ar·ies
Full Definition of MISSIONARY
: a person undertaking a mission and especially a religious mission
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First Known Use of MISSIONARY
1625
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2missionary
adjective
: of or relating to missionaries
: very enthusiastic and eager about doing a job or supporting a cause
Full Definition of MISSIONARY
1
: relating to, engaged in, or devoted to missions
2
: characteristic of a missionary
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First Known Use of MISSIONARY
1644
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MISSIONARIES Defined for Kids
1missionary
noun mis·sion·ary \ˈmi-shə-ˌner-ē\
plural mis·sion·ar·ies
Definition of MISSIONARY for Kids
: a person sent to a place to spread a religious faith
2missionary
adjective
Definition of MISSIONARY for Kids
: relating to efforts to gain new religious followers or to people sent to spread a religion <a missionary society>
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