missionary

/ˈmɪʃəˌnɛri/
adjective
  1. Relating to or characteristic of a religious mission or missionary.
    • The missionary work included building a church and a clinic.
    • They lived in a small missionary compound near the jungle.
    • Her missionary zeal inspired many volunteers to join the cause.
  2. Showing strong dedication to promoting a cause or idea.
    • Her missionary enthusiasm for healthy eating changed her whole community.
    • The organization took a missionary approach to spreading digital literacy.
    • He had a missionary passion for protecting endangered species.
noun
  1. A person sent on a religious mission, especially to spread their faith or provide aid in another country or community.
    • She became a missionary after feeling called to serve others overseas.
    • The missionary spent ten years building schools and hospitals in rural Africa.
    • Many missionaries travel to remote areas to share their beliefs and offer help.
  2. A person who promotes a cause or idea with strong dedication.
    • He was a missionary for renewable energy, traveling to schools to teach about solar power.
    • She acted as a missionary for literacy, starting libraries in underserved neighborhoods.
    • The artist was a missionary for peace, using his paintings to spread a message of unity.
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