Missionary Meaning
/ˈmɪʃ.əˌnɛɹ.ɪ/Definition, CEFR level B2, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounOne who is sent on a mission.
nounA person who travels attempting to spread a religion or creed (Particularly used in context of Christianity).
Sentence Examples
In 1807, Robert Morrison, the first British Protestant missionary to China arrived in Guangzhou.
Tom went to Korea as a Christian missionary.
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ traveled to a remote village to teach about his religion.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The dedicated ____ traveled to a remote island to help build a new school and provide medical care for the local children in need.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English mission Proto-Indo-European *-yósder. Proto-Italic *-āzijos Latin -āriusder. Middle English -arie English -ary English missionary From mission + -ary.
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ traveled to a remote village to teach about his religion.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The dedicated ____ traveled to a remote island to help build a new school and provide medical care for the local children in need.