missionary
noun/ˈmɪʃəˌnɛri/
Frequency rank: #5,176 most common English word
Meaning
a person sent on a religious mission to promote their faith and help communities.
Example sentence
She spent three years working as missionary in rural Africa, teaching and providing medical care.
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