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missionary

mis·sio·nary

UK/ˈmɪʃ.ən(ə).ɹɪ/ US/ˈmɪʃ.əˌnɛɹ.ɪ/ fairly common slang

noun

1.

someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program

2.

someone sent on a mission--especially a religious or charitable mission to a foreign country

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Origin

From mission + -ary.

Phrases

  • missionaries and cannibals problem
  • missionary bishop
  • missionary linguist
  • missionary position
  • missionary rector
  • missionary zeal

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