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- [mish-uh-ner-ee]
- /ˈmɪʃ əˌnɛr i/
- /ˈmɪʃ.ən.ri/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [mish-uh-ner-ee]
- /ˈmɪʃ əˌnɛr i/
Definitions of missionary word
- noun plural missionary a person sent by a church into an area to carry on evangelism or other activities, as educational or hospital work. 1
- noun plural missionary a person strongly in favor of a program, set of principles, etc., who attempts to persuade or convert others. 1
- noun plural missionary a person who is sent on a mission. 1
- adjective missionary pertaining to or connected with religious missions. 1
- adjective missionary engaged in such a mission, or devoted to work connected with missions. 1
- adjective missionary reflecting or prompted by the desire to persuade or convert others: the missionary efforts of political fanatics. 1
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Origin of missionary
First appearance:
before 1635 One of the 43% oldest English words
From the New Latin word missiōnārius, dating back to 1635-45. See mission, -ary
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Parts of speech for Missionary
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missionary popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
missionary usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for missionary
noun missionary
- pastor — a minister or priest in charge of a church.
- preacher — a person whose occupation or function it is to preach the gospel.
- messenger — a person who carries a message or goes on an errand for another, especially as a matter of duty or business.
- clergy — The clergy are the official leaders of the religious activities of a particular group of believers.
- teacher — a person who teaches or instructs, especially as a profession; instructor.
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