missionary

• Relatif à une personne envoyée en mission religieuse, souvent pour propager sa foi, ou caractéristique de cette personne.

Relating to or characteristic of a person sent on a religious mission, often to promote their faith.

1. Relating to religious missionsB2formal

   Relating to or characteristic of a person sent on a religious mission, especially to promote Christianity.

   missionnaire (relatif aux missions)

   • The missionary work in the region has been ongoing for decades.
   • She dedicated her life to missionary activities in Africa.
   • The organization provides support for missionary projects abroad.

   Synonymesapostolicevangelicalevangelisticmissional

2. Zealous or dedicatedC1informal

   Showing strong dedication or enthusiasm for a cause or belief.

   missionnaire (au sens figuré)

   • He has a missionary zeal for environmental conservation.
   • Her missionary approach to teaching inspired many students.
   • The team worked with missionary fervor to complete the project.

   Synonymesardentdevotedevangelisticferventpassionatezealous

   Antonymesapatheticindifferentunenthusiastic

• Personne envoyée avec une mission religieuse, en particulier pour propager le christianisme ou une autre foi dans un pays étranger.

A person sent on a religious mission, especially one sent to promote Christianity or another faith in a foreign country.

1. Religious workerB2formal

   A person sent on a religious mission, especially one sent to promote Christianity in a foreign country.

   Missionnaire religieux

   • The missionary traveled to Africa to build a school.
   • She worked as a missionary in rural India for ten years.
   • Missionaries often learn the local language to communicate effectively.

   Synonymesapostleevangelistmissionerpreacher

2. Advocate for a causeC1formal

   A person who strongly promotes a particular idea, belief, or cause.

   Missionnaire (sens figuré)

   • He became a missionary for environmental conservation.
   • She is a missionary of digital literacy in developing countries.
   • The organization sends missionaries to spread awareness about health issues.

   Synonymesadvocatechampioncrusaderevangelistpromoterproponent