Missionary
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈmɪʃ.əˌnɛɹ.ɪ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Missionary is a noun meaning One who is sent on a mission.
Meaning
One who is sent on a mission.
More Meanings
- (religion) A person who travels attempting to spread a religion or creed (Particularly used in context of Christianity).
- (derogatory) A religious messenger.
- (uncountable) The missionary position for sexual intercourse.
- (uncountable, slang) Sexual intercourse in the missionary position.
- Relating to a (religious) mission.
Example Sentences
Near-synonym: emissary
My boyfriend only cums during missionary.
A missionary was just trying to convert me to his religion.
Word Forms
- missionaries
Synonyms for missionary
Depending on context, synonyms include emissary.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include evangelist, evangelical, priest, mission, promising, lawsuit.
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