Missionary

noun

/ˈmɪʃən(ə)ɹɪ/

Word Frequency: 10.5

Definitions

1.nounOne who is sent on a mission.

2.nounA person who travels attempting to spread a religion or a creed.

"A missionary was just trying to convert me to his religion."

3.nounA religious messenger.

4.nounThe missionary position for sexual intercourse.

5.adjectiveRelating to a (religious) mission

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