missioner

mis·sion·ar·y

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [mish-uh-ner-ee]
- /ˈmɪʃ əˌnɛr i/
- /ˈmɪʃənə /

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [mish-uh-ner-ee]
- /ˈmɪʃ əˌnɛr i/

Definitions of missioner word

noun plural missioner a person sent by a church into an area to carry on evangelism or other activities, as educational or hospital work. 1
noun plural missioner a person strongly in favor of a program, set of principles, etc., who attempts to persuade or convert others. 1
noun plural missioner a person who is sent on a mission. 1
adjective missioner pertaining to or connected with religious missions. 1
adjective missioner engaged in such a mission, or devoted to work connected with missions. 1
adjective missioner reflecting or prompted by the desire to persuade or convert others: the missionary efforts of political fanatics. 1

See all 9 definitions of missioner

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Origin of missioner

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 Missioner

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missioner 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.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for missioner

noun missioner

herald — (formerly) a royal or official messenger, especially one representing a monarch in an ambassadorial capacity during wartime.
apostle — The apostles were the followers of Jesus Christ who went from place to place telling people about him and trying to persuade them to become Christians.
pastor — a minister or priest in charge of a church.
promoter — a person or thing that promotes, furthers, or encourages.
preacher — a person whose occupation or function it is to preach the gospel.

All 16 Synonyms of missioner