Noun: missionary 'mi-shu,ne-ree [N. Amer], mi-shu-n(u-)ree [Brit]
- Someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or religion
"The missionary travelled to remote villages to spread his faith"
- Someone sent on a mission — especially a religious or charitable mission to a foreign country
"The missionary spent years providing medical care in remote villages";
- missioner
- Relating to or connected to a religious mission
"The church's missionary focus led to increased community outreach programs";
- missional
Derived forms: missionaries
Type of: educator, instructor, religious person, teacher
Encyclopedia: Missionary