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missionary

/ˌmɪʃəˈnɛri/ noun · British & US
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What does missionary mean?

noun

A person sent or appointed to carry on some work, especially religious or humanitarian work, in a foreign country or among a particular group of people.

Example

"The missionary spent years working in a remote village, teaching the local children and helping them access medical care."

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