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Missionary
01
missionaris
someone who is sent to a foreign country to teach and talk about religion, particularly to persuade others to become a member of the Christian Church
Voorbeelden
The missionary built schools and clinics as part of his efforts to improve the lives of those he served.
De missionaris bouwde scholen en klinieken als onderdeel van zijn inspanningen om het leven te verbeteren van degenen die hij diende.
02
missionaris, evangelist
someone who aggressively promotes or imposes their religious beliefs on others, often without sensitivity to cultural or personal differences
Voorbeelden
He was labeled a missionary by his critics for his condescending attitude towards local traditions.
Hij werd door zijn critici bestempeld als een missionaris vanwege zijn neerbuigende houding ten opzichte van lokale tradities.
missionary
01
connected with or relating to a religious mission
Voorbeelden
They donated funds to aid missionary work in Africa.
