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Meaning of missionary

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

missionary

Pronunciation:/ˈmɪʃən(ə)ɹɪ//ˈmɪʃəˌnɛɹɪ/

noun

Definitions

  1. One who is sent on a mission.

  2. A person who travels attempting to spread a religion or a creed.

    Example: A missionary was just trying to convert me to his religion.

  3. A religious messenger.

  4. The missionary position for sexual intercourse.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Relating to a (religious) mission