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missionaries

NOUN

person who aids, does religious work

Synonyms

STRONGEST

clergy evangelist messenger pastor preacher teacher

STRONG

apostle converter herald minister missioner promoter propagandist revivalist

WEAK

clergyperson proselytizer

Example Sentences

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Stafford is one of three medical missionaries with Serge — a nonprofit based in Jenkintown, Penn. — who were exposed to the virus.

From MarketWatch • May 18, 2026

These young female missionaries, dressed in white, have been sent into Canada to draw girls to Gilead’s cause.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 8, 2026

The Institute says it has graduated more than 40,000 missionaries since its founding in 1970.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

The state has historic links to American missionaries.

From BBC • Mar. 21, 2026

And they knew that the Indians were too numerous to be reached by even the most zealous missionaries.

From "1491" by Charles C. Mann