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missionary

mis·sion·ar·y [ mísh'n èrree ]


noun  (plural mis·sion·ar·ies)
Definition:
 
1. somebody doing church work abroad: somebody sent to another country by a church to spread its faith or to do social and medical work

2. persuader: somebody who tries to persuade others to accept or join something



adjective 
Definition:
 
of or like missionary: relating to or similar to a missionary

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