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Missionaries
Definition
Missionaries are people who are sent to a foreign country to teach others about their religion or way of life.
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- missionaries of change
- missionaries of peace
- missionaries of science
- missionaries of capitalism
- missionaries of the faith
- missionary work
- missionary zeal
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Usage note
While 'missionaries' often refers to religious figures, it can also be used metaphorically for people who promote a particular cause or belief system with great zeal.
Example sentences
- The missionaries built a school in the village to teach children.
- The missionaries learned the language of the people they wanted to help.
- The missionaries helped the sick and the poor.
- The missionaries shared their food with the hungry.
- The missionaries told stories about their religion to the people.
Quotes
Missionaries are supposed to go to places where the Gospel has not been preached. - David Livingstone
Missionaries are the pioneers in the expansion of Christianity. - E. Stanley Jones
The work of missionaries often results in the education and empowerment of women and children. - Hillary Clinton
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