missionary
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missionary
a member of a religious mission
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Missionary
Aubrey, Fatherconverts savages to Christianity. [Fr. Lit.: Atala]
missionary to the German infidels in 8th century. [Christian Hagiog.: Brewster, 271]
attempts to convert Sadie Thompson to religion but ends up seducing her. [Br. Lit.: “Miss Thompson” in Benét, 675; Am. Cinema: “Rain” in Halliwell, 593]
priests establish a diocese in New Mexico. [Am. Lit.: Cather Death Comes for the Archbishop in Magill I, 199]
(1813–1873) explorer and missionary in Africa. [Br. Hist.: NCE, 1596]
(c. 385–461) early missionary to and patron saint of Ireland. [Christian Hagiog.: Brewster, 138]
international religious organization known for its charitable and missionary work. [Christian Rel.: NCE, 2408–2409]
Roman Catholic religious order distinguished in foreign missions. [Christian Hist.: NCE, 1412]
indefatigable pioneer converter of East Indies. [Christian Hagiog.: Attwater, 141–142]
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