missionizing
/ˈmɪʃəˌnaɪzɪŋ/
verb
- Present participle of missionize; the act of engaging in a religious or ideological mission, especially to convert or influence others.
- The group is currently missionizing in urban centers rather than rural villages.
- Missionizing often involves building schools and hospitals alongside spreading beliefs.
- They spent years missionizing in remote areas of the continent.
noun
- The activity or practice of carrying out a mission, especially religious or ideological conversion efforts.
- Modern missionizing often focuses on humanitarian aid as a gateway.
- The history of missionizing is tied to colonialism in many parts of the world.
- Missionizing can be controversial when it disregards local cultures.