1. missionary - Noun
2. missionary - Adjective
One who is sent on a mission; especially, one sent to propagate religion.
Of or pertaining to missions; as, a missionary meeting; a missionary fund.
Source: Webster's dictionary;17th century * Historia da Ethiopia, Pedro Páez (aka Pero Pais), Portugal, 1620 :A Jesuit missionary who was sent from Goa to Ethiopia in 1589 and remained in the area until his death in 1622. Source: Internet
19th century The start of the 19th century saw an increase in missionary work and many of the major missionary societies were founded around this time (see Timeline of Christian missions ). Source: Internet
AcadSA publishers (2008:79–80) This foundation paved the way for missionary work by Methodist missionary societies from Great Britain, many of whom sent missionaries with the 1820 English settlers to the Western and Eastern Cape. Source: Internet
According to TFI "over 100,000 received God's gift of salvation through Jesus, and some chose to live the life of a disciple and missionary " as a result of Flirty Fishing. Source: Internet
A dear friend once gave money to build a school for girls in India after hearing a pitch from a “missionary” at his church. Source: Internet
Activities for the United States In 1908, Pius X lifted the United States out of its missionary status, in recognition of the growth of the American church. Source: Internet