missionary
15 points
English
10 letters
Common
Commonness #12,997
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Definitions
noun
someone who attempts to convert others to a particular doctrine or program
adjective
relating to or connected to a religious mission
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/mˈɪʃʌnˌɛɹiː/ · 4 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural missionaries
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
someone sent on a mission--especially a religious or charitable mission to a foreign count
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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