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missionary

mis·sion·ar·y
M m

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [mish-uh-ner-ee]
    • /ˈmɪʃ əˌnɛr i/
    • /ˈmɪʃ.ən.ri/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [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

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

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

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Synonyms 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.

verb missionary

  • preach — to proclaim or make known by sermon (the gospel, good tidings, etc.).
  • pulpiteer — a preacher by profession.

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