missionary
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: missionaries
Sense 1
One who is sent on a mission.
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
A person who travels attempting to spread a religion or creed (Particularly used in context of Christianity).
Noun
Examples
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 3
Relating to a (religious) mission.
Adjective
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “missionary” mean?
One who is sent on a mission.
Is “missionary” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.