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Plural
missionaries
1
someone who is sent to a foreign country to teach and talk about religion, particularly to persuade others to become a member of the Christian Church
- The missionary spent years in remote villages, sharing the teachings of Christianity with the local people.
- She felt a calling to become a missionary and spread her faith in underserved regions of the world.
- The missionary built schools and clinics as part of his efforts to improve the lives of those he served.
- During his time abroad, the missionary learned the local language to better communicate with the community.
- The church raised funds to support the missionary in his work across different countries.
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2
someone who aggressively promotes or imposes their religious beliefs on others, often without sensitivity to cultural or personal differences
- The missionary's approach was seen as insensitive and colonialist by the local community.
- The missionary's attempts to convert the indigenous population were met with skepticism and resistance.
- He was labeled a missionary by his critics for his condescending attitude towards local traditions.
- The missionary's insistence on converting others created tension within the community.