missionary — a person sent on a religious mission, especially to promote Christianity in a foreign country
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a person sent on a religious mission, especially to promote Christianity in a foreign country
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈmɪʃəˌneri/
Example Sentences
- The missionary accidentally converted himself to the local religion after trying their delicious temple food every day.
- Mother Teresa was a famous missionary who dedicated her life to helping the poor in India.
- The missionary's biggest challenge wasn't language barriers, but explaining why he brought 50 pounds of instant ramen to Africa.
missionary
NOUN[/ˈmɪʃəˌneri/]
a person sent on a religious mission, especially to promote Christianity in a foreign country
The missionary teaches village children to read under a mango tree.
The missionary becomes a visionary!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'missio', meaning 'to send' or 'a sending'. It originated from the religious concept of God sending people into the world, and became established in medieval times as a term for persons dispatched to propagate Christianity.
Breakdown
mission (from Latin missio, 'a sending') + -ary (suffix denoting 'a person who performs or is involved in'). Together, it describes a person sent on a mission, particularly for religious purposes.
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📝Examples
“The missionary accidentally converted himself to the local religion after trying their delicious temple food every day.”
“Mother Teresa was a famous missionary who dedicated her life to helping the poor in India.”
“The missionary's biggest challenge wasn't language barriers, but explaining why he brought 50 pounds of instant ramen to Africa.”
“Many missionary organizations focus on education and healthcare in developing countries.”
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