What does missionary mean?

someone sent to teach a religion, often in another country relating to people or activities that spread a religion

How is missionary pronounced?

UK /ˈmɪʃənəri/, US /ˈmɪʃəneri/.

/ˈmɪʃənəri/ · /ˈmɪʃəneri/

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传教士

n. someone sent to teach a religion, often in another country

传教士

adj. relating to people or activities that spread a religion

传教的；传教士的

The missionary discussed her faith with interested local families.

这位传教士与感兴趣的当地家庭交流了自己的信仰。

Historians examine how missionary schools influenced education and cultural traditions in different regions during the nineteenth century.

历史学家研究十九世纪传教学校如何影响不同地区的教育和文化传统。

可作名词或形容词；复数为missionaries。

What does missionary mean?: someone sent to teach a religion, often in another country relating to people or activities that spread a religion
How is missionary pronounced?: UK /ˈmɪʃənəri/, US /ˈmɪʃəneri/. Use the audio buttons above to listen.