missionary

[ mish-uh-ner-ee ]

/ ˈmɪʃ əˌnɛr i /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR missionary ON THESAURUS.COM

noun, plural mis·sion·ar·ies.Also mis·sion·er for 1-3 .

a person sent by a church into an area to carry on evangelism or other activities, as educational or hospital work: There are opportunities for student missionaries living abroad to work with the poor, participate in building projects, and share the Gospel.

a person strongly in favor of a program, set of principles, etc., who attempts to persuade or convert others.

a person who is sent on a mission.

missionary position.

adjective

pertaining to or connected with religious missions.

engaged in such a mission or devoted to work connected with missions.

reflecting or prompted by the desire to persuade or convert others: the missionary efforts of political fanatics.

characteristic of a missionary: missionary zeal.

relating to or noting the missionary position: Then it was up to the bedroom for some good, old-fashioned missionary sex.

Origin of missionary

First recorded in 1625–35; from New Latin missiōnārius; see mission, -ary

OTHER WORDS FROM missionary

non·mis·sion·ar·y, adjective, noun, plural non·mis·sion·ar·ies.

Words nearby missionary

missing fundamental, missing link, missing mass, missiology, mission, missionary, missionary apostolic, missionary position, Missionary Ridge, mission control, mission creep

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Example sentences from the Web for missionary

Whereas missionary style or when your partner is behind you increases the likelihood.
Is It Ethical to Lie to Get Sex?|Eugene Robinson|October 12, 2020|Ozy
Outside, they killed Hector McMillan, a Canadian missionary, before joining the ranks of the fleeing rebels.
‘Argo’ in the Congo: The Ghosts of the Stanleyville Hostage Crisis|Nina Strochlic|November 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Heavily armed Simbas had already arrived at the missionary house and were lining up families in the backyard for execution.
‘Argo’ in the Congo: The Ghosts of the Stanleyville Hostage Crisis|Nina Strochlic|November 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The hospital also treated a second missionary who died in early August, and this nurse also had come in contact with him.
Ebola Contracted in Madrid Hospital Could Spread in Europe|Barbie Latza Nadeau|October 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST

Bagaza called for the expulsion of all Italian priests and missionary workers, but those who stayed received death threats.
Catholic Nuns Aiding Africa's Battered Wives Are Raped and Murdered|Barbie Latza Nadeau|September 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
What does Soylent have going for it other than missionary zeal and a revoltingly kitschy sci-fi throwback name?
Doc Says No to Soylent|Russell Saunders|May 13, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The missionary who prefers to withdraw from the people is not likely to make many converts.
Have We No Rights?|Mabel Williamson
But, on the other hand, the result is a bewildering multiplication of missionary efforts.
India and the Indians|Edward F. Elwin
Jogues petitioned to be sent back to the Mohawks as a missionary.
Montreal 1535-1914 under the French Rgime|William Henry Atherton
A missionary can't take time traipsin' round the country every time a relative gets a little down.
The Man of the Desert|Grace Livingston Hill
Their island took rank, therefore, as the most successful result of missionary enterprise in the North Pacific.
A Modern Buccaneer|Rolf Boldrewood

British Dictionary definitions for missionary

missionary

/ (ˈmɪʃənərɪ) /

noun plural -aries

a member of a religious mission

adjective

of or relating to missionariesmissionary work

resulting from a desire to convert people to one's own beliefsmissionary zeal

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单词	missionary
释义	missionary [ mish-uh-ner-ee ] / ˈmɪʃ əˌnɛr i / SEE SYNONYMS FOR missionary ON THESAURUS.COM noun, plural mis·sion·ar·ies.Also mis·sion·er for 1-3 . a person sent by a church into an area to carry on evangelism or other activities, as educational or hospital work: There are opportunities for student missionaries living abroad to work with the poor, participate in building projects, and share the Gospel. a person strongly in favor of a program, set of principles, etc., who attempts to persuade or convert others. a person who is sent on a mission. missionary position. adjective pertaining to or connected with religious missions. engaged in such a mission or devoted to work connected with missions. reflecting or prompted by the desire to persuade or convert others: the missionary efforts of political fanatics. characteristic of a missionary: missionary zeal. relating to or noting the missionary position: Then it was up to the bedroom for some good, old-fashioned missionary sex. Origin of missionary First recorded in 1625–35; from New Latin missiōnārius; see mission, -ary OTHER WORDS FROM missionary non·mis·sion·ar·y, adjective, noun, plural non·mis·sion·ar·ies. Words nearby missionary missing fundamental, missing link, missing mass, missiology, mission, missionary, missionary apostolic, missionary position, Missionary Ridge, mission control, mission creep Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for missionary Whereas missionary style or when your partner is behind you increases the likelihood. Is It Ethical to Lie to Get Sex?\|Eugene Robinson\|October 12, 2020\|Ozy Outside, they killed Hector McMillan, a Canadian missionary, before joining the ranks of the fleeing rebels. ‘Argo’ in the Congo: The Ghosts of the Stanleyville Hostage Crisis\|Nina Strochlic\|November 23, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Heavily armed Simbas had already arrived at the missionary house and were lining up families in the backyard for execution. ‘Argo’ in the Congo: The Ghosts of the Stanleyville Hostage Crisis\|Nina Strochlic\|November 23, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The hospital also treated a second missionary who died in early August, and this nurse also had come in contact with him. Ebola Contracted in Madrid Hospital Could Spread in Europe\|Barbie Latza Nadeau\|October 7, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Bagaza called for the expulsion of all Italian priests and missionary workers, but those who stayed received death threats. Catholic Nuns Aiding Africa's Battered Wives Are Raped and Murdered\|Barbie Latza Nadeau\|September 10, 2014\|DAILY BEAST What does Soylent have going for it other than missionary zeal and a revoltingly kitschy sci-fi throwback name? Doc Says No to Soylent\|Russell Saunders\|May 13, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The missionary who prefers to withdraw from the people is not likely to make many converts. Have We No Rights?\|Mabel Williamson But, on the other hand, the result is a bewildering multiplication of missionary efforts. India and the Indians\|Edward F. Elwin Jogues petitioned to be sent back to the Mohawks as a missionary. Montreal 1535-1914 under the French Rgime\|William Henry Atherton A missionary can't take time traipsin' round the country every time a relative gets a little down. The Man of the Desert\|Grace Livingston Hill Their island took rank, therefore, as the most successful result of missionary enterprise in the North Pacific. A Modern Buccaneer\|Rolf Boldrewood British Dictionary definitions for missionary missionary / (ˈmɪʃənərɪ) / noun plural -aries a member of a religious mission adjective of or relating to missionariesmissionary work resulting from a desire to convert people to one's own beliefsmissionary zeal Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to missionary evangelist, pastor, preacher, messenger, clergy, teacher, apostle, missioner, promoter, herald, propagandist, minister, converter, revivalist, clergyperson, proselytizer
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missionary

noun, plural mis·sion·ar·ies.Also mis·sion·er for 1-3 .

adjective

Origin of missionary

OTHER WORDS FROM missionary

Words nearby missionary

Example sentences from the Web for missionary

British Dictionary definitions for missionary

noun plural -aries

adjective

Words related to missionary