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VocabJLPT N1

missionary

Noun

Definitions

1. missionary
2. Missionary

A person who travels to foreign countries to spread their religion, especially Christianity. This word is commonly used in historical contexts, such as when discussing the arrival of European missionaries in Japan during the 16th century.

Example sentences

Sentence 1

In other words, he's like a missionary — going around selling his beliefs.

Sentence 2

A missionary approached me at my front door and I was a little taken aback.

Sentence 3

There was a group of missionaries in an old photo of the town.

Sentence 4

"I was misunderstood by the missionary," he said with a look of frustration.

Sentence 5

A recent news story covered a missionary providing medical support in a rural area.