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Definition of: missionary
(mish′ən·er′ē) noun plural ·ar·ies
1. A person sent to propagate religion or to do educational or charitable work in some place where his church has no self–supporting local organization; hence, one who spreads any new system or doctrine.
2. A person sent on a mission; a messenger; ambassador.
—adjective Pertaining to missions.
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