2 entries under this word

Missionary

Mis'/sion-a-ry, n.

noun

(mish'un-), n. [Fr. missionnaire, It. missionario, Sp. missionario, missionero. See supra.] One who is sent upon a mission; especially, one sent to propagate religion.

Mis'sion-a-ry, a.

adjective

a. Pertaining to missions; as, a missionary meeting; a missionary fund.